Santa Barbara patients who travel for genuinely elite aesthetic care have long recognized the value of consulting with a surgeon whose reputation extends internationally — and Dr. John Anastasatos’s Beverly Hills practice delivers that caliber of expertise for Botox® and other injectable treatments. Many Santa Barbara patients combine a Botox® appointment with other aesthetic treatments into a single coordinated trip, making the distance practical. The result is Botox® placed with the precision and aesthetic judgment of a surgeon whose facial work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Reuters, and Forbes.

Dr. Anastasatos was named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World and has been featured across international media including Reuters, the Boston Globe, Forbes, Vogue, Elle, and the plastic surgery series Nip/Tuck. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and an invited lecturer at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on advanced facial rejuvenation techniques.

Benefits of Botox Treatments

Botox uses a mechanism of muscle inactivation. This process weakens the muscles that produce frown lines. With Botox, these lines are smoothed out and become almost invisible within a week. Botox is mainly used to counteract crow’s feet, frown lines, laugh lines and forehead lines and is injected in small doses. Botox injection can also be used for migraine headaches. It also decreases sweating on palms, under arms and at hairlines.

Treatment for frown lines and wrinkles were the first FDA-approved uses for Botox in the early 2000s. Since then, many different uses for Botox in aesthetic enhancements are used. A slight brow lift can be achieved by using Botox to relax muscles, and a “gummy” smile can be reduced by relaxing a muscle in the upper lip. Botox is a very versatile cosmetic injectable that is safe and effective for many men and women of all ages.

What to Expect with Botox Injections

While you can receive Botox injections anywhere, from at the dentist to a salon or spa, there are advantages to seeing a plastic surgeon for your treatment. Botox injections can create beautiful results, but it requires careful dosage and placement to avoid unnecessary negative side effects. Dr. Anastasatos has decades of experience as a board certified plastic surgeon and offers his expertise to ensure you receive the best results from your Botox injections at our clinic in the Santa Barbara area.

If you live in or Santa Barbara and would like to explore the use of Botox cosmetic treatment for lines, wrinkles, face slimming or other benefits, contact us at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery. We offer in-office Botox injections at our clinic near Santa Barbara, CA. Call us to schedule an appointment for treatment or schedule a consultation with Dr. Anastasatos to discuss Botox or other cosmetic treatments we offer.