At the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based surgeon Dr. Ember Ewings offers BOTOX (botulinum toxin) and Dysport for patients who want to soften dynamic facial wrinkles without surgery. These aging signs often manifest as fine lines between the eyes, forehead, cheeks, and lips. They develop over time due to facial expressions and are noticeable even when neutral. BOTOX injections are an ideal solution for forehead lines and wrinkles caused by aging, namely furrow lines.
For patients considering Botox in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Dr. Ewings creates a personalized treatment plan based on facial anatomy, muscle movement, treatment area, prior injectable history, and desired results.
- Key Takeaways
- Botox Quick Facts
- What Are Botox and Dysport?
- Rejuvenating Benefits of Botox Injections
- Ideal Candidates for Botox
- Most Common Botox Treatment Areas
- Botox Injection Treatment for Excessive Sweating
- How Dr. Ewings Personalizes Botox Treatment
- Post-Care of Botox Treatment
- Botox and Dermal Fillers
- Frequently Asked Questions About Botox
Key Takeaways
- Botox in Eau Claire, Wisconsin can soften dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated facial movement, including frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet.
- Botox Cosmetic is FDA-approved for temporary improvement of moderate to severe facial lines in adults, including glabellar lines, forehead lines, and lateral canthal lines. The FDA prescribing information explains these approved cosmetic uses.
- Dysport is another neuromodulator option used for temporary improvement of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults. The Dysport prescribing information lists its approved cosmetic indication.
- Botox results for glabellar lines typically last about 3 to 4 months, according to the FDA prescribing information.
- Neuromodulator injections remain one of the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic treatments. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported more than 9.8 million neuromodulator injection procedures in 2024.
- Natural-looking Botox depends on anatomy, placement, dosing, and provider judgment. Dr. Ember Ewings evaluates facial movement, wrinkle pattern, muscle strength, and goals before recommending a personalized treatment plan.
Botox Quick Facts
| Treatment Detail | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Common treatment areas | Frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines, chin dimpling, lip lines, and selected neck or jawline concerns |
| Treatment time | Often completed in a short office visit |
| Downtime | Little to no downtime for most patients |
| When results appear | Results often begin to appear within several days, with full effect commonly seen within about 2 weeks |
| How long results last | Botox Cosmetic results for glabellar lines typically last about 3 to 4 months |
| Best for | Healthy adults with dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated facial movement |
What Are Botox and Dysport?
BOTOX Cosmetic and DYSPORT are injectable cosmetic treatments that we use to treat dynamic facial wrinkling, from marionette lines or nasolabial folds to vertical lines.
Different from dermal fillers like hyaluronic acid, it is a toxin extracted from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and is a safe and effective way to reduce facial lines without surgery or any other skin care product for a more youthful appearance.
Fine needle injections target the facial muscle activity that contracts to cause dynamic wrinkles like smile lines but also other issues such as TMJ by targeting the masseter muscle (jaw muscles) and even a gummy smile.
These muscles stop contracting when treated, consequently reducing the wrinkles of the skin above the muscle by preventing facial movement in the targeted area. After that, the effect may last 3-6 months, at which time the muscle from the injection site regains movement, and wrinkles will reappear.
We administer BOTOX and DYSPORT Cosmetic at the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire and is a 5-minute aesthetic procedure with no recovery time.
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Rejuvenating Benefits of Botox Injections
Botox works by preventing nerve cells from delivering signals. Injections are often utilized to decrease signs of aging on the face. Botox may be employed for more than only undesirable wrinkles and crow’s feet. Botox can be used as a therapy for extreme perspiration in normal regions such as the hands or underarms. It may alternatively aid with migraines, headaches, muscle spasms, and many more issues.
Ideal Candidates for Botox
Botox is an effective treatment to reduce visible signs of aging, like wrinkles and fine lines. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for this cosmetic procedure. The ideal individuals are healthy adults in good mental and physical health who want to improve the appearance of facial wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions, such as crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. Therefore, it is important that you discuss your general health history with a qualified physician before proceeding with Botox treatments to ensure it is right for you.
Most Common Botox Treatment Areas
Botox is an injectable that people may receive in order to reduce wrinkles around the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes, helping to minimize the signs of aging.
This treatment restricts muscle movement, resulting in a more polished effect. Using a small amount of Botox, you can reduce lines on the lips and lift the corners of your mouth, as well as treat the neck and mouth area.
The most common treatment areas are:
- Crow’s feet
- Forehead (Brow lines)
- Frown lines
- Neck wrinkles
- Bunny lines
- Chin wrinkles
- Lip lines
- Gummy Smile
- Jawline wrinkles
Botox Injection Treatment for Excessive Sweating
Thousands of people in America suffer from excessive sweating. Although sweating is a necessary and normal body function that helps to maintain a consistent body temperature, persons with hyperhidrosis sweat excessively 24/7 with no relevance to maintaining their normal body temperature range or in response to emotional stress or excessive physical activity. The condition appears due to the overactivity of the sweat glands, which commonly affect the underarms, hands, feet, and face.
Hyperhidrosis Progression
In persons with this condition, excessive underarm sweating usually starts in their late teens, while palm and sole foot sweating often begins around ages 13 to 15. This condition can generally stain clothing, reduce self-esteem and, with advancing age, place a strain on social and business interactions.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment
Some individuals can control sweating or make it more bearable with over-the-counter antiperspirants, but in many individuals with the more advanced form of this condition, this treatment option may not meet their expectations. Other common treatment options are:
- Prescription-strength Antiperspirants containing Aluminum Chloride
- Anticholinergic Medications: Benadryl
- Broad Band Light Lasers: Sciton 1064
- Botox
In our experience of approximately 200 cases, we have found that the use of Botox to treat axillary hyperhidrosis has evidently caused a significant reduction in the condition. In most instances, the results have lasted for 8 to 12 months.
Because of these results, we will be extending our hyperhidrosis Botox treatment plan to the treatment of the hands and feet.
How Dr. Ewings Personalizes Botox Treatment
Natural-looking Botox depends on more than the number of units used. During consultation, Dr. Ewings evaluates how your facial muscles move, where lines appear at rest and during expression, and how treatment may affect brow position, facial balance, and natural expression.
Your treatment plan may consider:
- The strength of the muscles being treated
- Whether wrinkles are dynamic, static, or both
- Brow position and eyelid heaviness
- Prior Botox or Dysport treatment history
- Desired level of movement after treatment
- Whether Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, or another treatment is more appropriate
The goal is to soften lines while preserving a natural, refreshed appearance.
Post-Care of Botox Treatment
For optimal results with any cosmetic concerns, it’s essential to combine Botox treatments with a consistent daily skincare routine. Keeping your skin healthy and youthful on a daily basis is what helps maintain and extend the effects of Botox for a long time.
Botox and Dermal Fillers
Injections of Botox and dermal fillers exist to help smooth out the crow’s feet, frown lines, and the appearance of wrinkles that occur during aging by limiting facial muscle contractions. In the same way, we use FDA-approved Dermal fillers to raise a depressed scar, enhance lips, and replace soft tissue loss. Results are accomplished by injection of the filler beneath the scar or introducing the appropriate volume to smooth the wrinkle.
Call us at 800.456.8222 or email us for more information on BOTOX injections at our west-central Wisconsin office. Schedule your initial consultation today! Our staff is happy to help you!!
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Why Choose Dr. Ember Ewings for Botox in Eau Claire?
Botox and Dysport treatments should be planned with a detailed understanding of facial anatomy, expression patterns, dosing, and natural facial balance. At Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire, Dr. Ember Ewings uses her plastic surgery training and experience to personalize injectable treatment plans for patients seeking subtle, natural-looking facial rejuvenation.
For over a decade, Dr. Ewings has delivered plastic surgical care for patients across Eau Claire, Western Wisconsin, the St. Croix Valley, and the upper Midwest. She performs cosmetic surgical, non-surgical, and reconstructive procedures and also provides outreach services in Durand, Wisconsin.
Dr. Ember Ewings’s credentials include:
- M.D. — University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine
- Plastic Surgery Residency Training — Saint Louis University
- Fellowship Experience in Pediatric and Craniofacial Surgery — University of Tennessee-Memphis and Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades in Paris, France
- Board Certified — American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Serving Patients — Eau Claire, Western Wisconsin, St. Croix Valley, Durand, and the upper Midwest
During consultation, Dr. Ewings can determine whether Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, laser treatments, or another non-surgical option best fits your goals.
She owns and operates the Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire in Eau Claire. Prospective patients can reach Dr. Ewings through her online Consult Form, or at her practice, Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire – 715.833.2116 or 800.456.8222.
Frequently Asked Questions About Botox
Written and reviewed by Dr. Ember Ewings, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Ember Ewings is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with over a decade of experience delivering plastic surgical care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine, completed plastic surgery residency training at Saint Louis University, and gained fellowship experience in pediatric and craniofacial surgery at the University of Tennessee-Memphis and Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades in Paris, France.
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