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Wrinkle Blocker Uses Keep Growing
Botulinum toxins have been traditionally used as neuromodulators to help relax and block wrinkles. Wrinkle Blocker was originally used by Dr. Alan Scott, an Ophthalmologist, to help patients with strabismus issues (e.g., crossed eyes). They then were used for involunatary and debilitating muscle spasms of the face and eyelids. During the use for blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm it was noted how the wrinkles improved. There are multiple serotypes used, but the A-serotypes are the most common. These include Allergan’s Wrinkle Blocker, Merz’s Xeomin, and Galderma’s Dysport. They all work similarly though Dysport can have a bit more spread and is dosed differently than Wrinkle Blocker and Xeomin. Springs Aesthetics has become the leading injector for Xeomin for all of Colorado. Dr. Burroughs has 20 years of experience injecting botulinum toxins, and has published book chapters and taught courses on its uses.
Shown below is an expanding list of how Botulinum Toxin is being used.
- Migraines
- Hyperhidrosis (arm pits, palms, soles, forehead)
- Strabismus
- Depression
- Urinary Incontinence
- Over-active Bladder
- Dyspareunia
- Premature Ejaculation
- Scarring & Wound Healing
- Improve Skin Quality
- Cobblestoned Chins
- Soften Lip Lines
- Lift Corners of the Mouth
- Gummy Smile
- Soften Lower Face
- Narrow Face
- TMJ Syndrome
- Neck (Platysmal) Banding
- Skin Crepiness
If you have wrinkle or other concerns and think Botulinum toxin may be helpful for you then call us at 710-473-8801.
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John Burroughs, M.D.
Dr. John Burroughs specializes in eyelids, orbits, and faces and has performed over 20,000 related procedures. His role in oculofacial plastic surgeries has been highly appreciated.
He is an alumnus of the Air Academy High School, University of Texas, and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine), Maryland. He later followed a transitional internship and ophthalmology residency in San Antonio, TX, and has decades of aesthetic treatment experience.
Dr. Burroughs is American Board of Ophthalmology-certified and is a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons, the Oculofacial Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of many other associations. He is a lifelong learner and teacher.