Physicians
Adam de la Garza, MD
Hee Joon Kim, MD
Ted H. Wojno, MD
Emory Eye Center's highly-skilled oculoplastic physicians, also known as eye plastic or oculo-facial surgeons, perform both plastic (reconstructive) and cosmetic facial surgery on the structures and area around the eyes to correct abnormalities and aesthetically enhance the appearance of patients. They are also specialists in nonsurgical, cosmetic facial services that counteract the normal effects of aging to create a natural, healthier, more youthful appearance.
Botulinum toxin (Botox® was the first commercial product) has been used in medical applications for more than 20 years. Ted Wojno, MD, director of Oculoplastics, Orbital and Cosmetic Surgery at Emory Eye Center, co-authored the seminal paper, in 1984, on the groundbreaking research on the clinical use of Botox® in the eye area.
Botulinum toxin A contains the same virus that causes botulism. Injections block nerve impulses in an isolated area. In cosmetic applications, injections are used to temporarily improve horizontal forehead lines, the vertical "fret-line" between eyebrows, and "crow's-feet" at the outer corners of the eyes. Within three days after injections, patients should see a difference that can last three to four months, sometimes longer.
Botox® Cosmetic , Dysport®, and Xeomin® are FDA-approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles. They are used to soften laugh lines, "crow's feet," forehead wrinkles, lip wrinkles and more in both men and women. While these three products have botulinum toxin A in common, they have important differences. Your physician will determine the product that would be best suited to your condition.
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