San Jose BOTOX® Injections and Treatment
BOTOX® cosmetic facial rejuvenation by
Walter S. Newman, Jr, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of medicine, Stanford University
Experience and Training
The Newman Medical Group, under the leadership of Dr. Walter Newman, has been a
pioneer in California BOTOX® cosmetic therapy in the San Jose, Los Gatos, Gilroy, and Morgan Hill areas. Dr. Newman
is a graduate of Stanford University (undergraduate) and the University of California, San
Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. A Bay Area native, he has practiced Medicine in San Jose for over
20 years, and has been promoted to Clinical Associate Professor of medicine at Stanford.
Dr. Newman has done formal training in BOTOX® cosmetic therapy with cosmetic surgeons both in
California and in Canada and has extensive experience using BOTOX® cosmetic with both female and male clients. Dr. Newman is a member of the Santa Clara County Medical Association
California Medical Association and has served on peer review committees at SCCMA.
FAQS
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic (a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium) is a
material injected into facial muscles to reduce or eliminate crows feet, wrinkles and
frown lines.
How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
By relaxing the muscles that create wrinkles, BOTOX® Cosmetic minimizes wrinkles that that occur with
overuse of facial muscles. It attacks wrinkles at their source. The negative
image of frowning is stopped and the lines created by frowning are improved. The
same applies to forehead lines and crows' feet. By eliminating the cause of wrinkles, we
can help to prevent them from returning or worsening.
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic safe?
BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used with extraordinary success and safety for a variety of medical
conditions since the 1970s and for facial wrinkles since the early 1990s. It is extremely
safe with no known long term consequences after over 20 years of use. It became FDA
approved for treatment of facial wrinkles in the Spring of 2002.
What are the side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic?
The most common side effect is minor stinging at the time of injection. The
needles we use are of such small caliber that clients tolerate BOTOX® Cosmetic extremely well and
are amazed at the minimal symptoms. Occasionally, minor bruising can take place after the shot (lasting a
few days) and rarely, droopy eyelid (ptosis) can occur for up to 6 months.
Who is not a candidate for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections?
Patients who are pregnant, on anticoagulant therapy, or with neurologic disease such as
multiple sclerosis or ALS should not have BOTOX® Cosmetic therapy. The use of BOTOX® therapy for migraines is not currently approved by the FDA.
How long will my BOTOX® Cosmetic injection last?
It typically has its onset of action within a day or two, peaks in a week and lasts 3-4
months, and up to 6 months. The duration is a function of the dose used, strength of
facial muscles and intervals between treatments. Regular users find they need it less
often as wrinkles vanish and muscles of the face relax.
To schedule a BOTOX® cosmetic consultation
You may schedule a consultation
by calling us at 408-226-5400
or e-mailing us at schedule@sjbotox.com
Location and directions
Our medical offices are located
conveniently near the intersection of
Highways 101 and 85 at the Bernal Exit
6950 Santa Teresa Suite B
San Jose 95119
Click here for map
The Newman Medical Group
Dr. Walter S. Newman, Jr., M.D.
6950 Santa Teresa, Suite B
San Jose, California 95119
408-226-5400
info@sjbotox.com