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Overview
You've probably heard a lot about BOTOX® Cosmetic. It's been in the
news, in fashion, health, and beauty magazines, and on TV. Your friends
may even be talking about how it works.
Could this be what you’ve been looking for—a procedure that
can temporarily smooth those moderate to severe frown lines between your
brows with no surgery and no recovery time? An improvement can be seen
within days, lasting for up to 4 months. Results may vary. Visit BOTOX®
Cosmetic to learn more.
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Benefits
Why would you get treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic?
You think those stubborn frown lines between your brows make you look
tired or upset. It seems like something that you could do to help maintain
your appearance.
Almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone—a 16%
increase over 2004. Not just models and movie stars, but people from all
types of professions have tried it.
In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) ranked
BOTOX® Cosmetic as the most popular physician-administered aesthetic
procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical
and nonsurgical combined).
What's more, the ASAPS surveys ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic as one of the
low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in the United States.
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Results & Candidacy
Wrinkles, kindly referred to as “expression lines”, are caused
by overactive facial muscles and can be treated safely with BOTOX injections.
BOTOX has been safely used since 1977 by ophthalmologists to treat facial
and eye spasms. BOTOX treatments also relax and diminish wrinkles. When
injected into selected muscles, BOTOX weakens or paralyzes these muscles,
effectively eliminating “crow’s feet”, frown lines,
and forehead lines.
Results last from 3 to 6 months with the first treatment. For more information,
or to schedule your complimentary consultation, please click
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The Side Effects of BOTOX®
Do not use BOTOX® Cosmetic if you:
- have an infection where BOTOX® Cosmetic will be injected
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic
- are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
What should I tell my doctor before using BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Only your doctor can decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you.
Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you:
- have any diseases that affect your nerves and muscles. These diseases
may increase your chance of side effects with BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment.
- are breastfeeding
- are planning to become pregnant soon.
Can any of my medicines interact with BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Be sure that your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you are
using, including:
- antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin,
clindamycin, and lincomycin
- medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
- medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis
or Alzheimer’s disease.
As with all prescription medicines, you should also notify your doctor
if you are taking any over-the-counter medicines or herbal products.
This is not a complete list of medicines that can interact with BOTOX®
Cosmetic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for the Professional Package Insert
for complete information.
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FAQ
What exactly is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium
botulinum bacterium. It is a nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment
that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the
brows in people 18 to 65 years of age. During treatment, very low doses
of BOTOX® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly
into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. The treatment is usually
done in about 10 minutes, and no recovery time is needed. Within days,
you may see an improvement that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
Those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows form over time
as the result of muscle activity. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly
into the muscles between your brows. It works by blocking the transmission
of nerve impulses to the injected muscles; this reduces the activity of
the muscles that cause those persistent lines to form.
When will I see results from a BOTOX® Cosmetic
treatment?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe
frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve for up to a
month, and results can last for up to 4 months. In clinical trials, nearly
90% of men and women rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate
to better 1 month after treatment. Results may vary.
How long does BOTOX® Cosmetic last?
Results from treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can last for up to 4 months.
If you discontinue treatment, the frown lines between your brows gradually
will look like they did before treatment.
Is treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injecting, your physician
may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The
entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Many people are in and
out of the physician’s office without downtime following BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatment.
Who should not use BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic should not be used in the presence of infection at
the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity
to any ingredient in the formulation. Patients with neuromuscular disorders
such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased
risk of serious side effects.
Will I experience any side effects?
The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid
droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness,
swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the
injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS,
myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk
of serious side effects. For more details, see the full Prescribing Information.
Will my facial expressions continue to look natural?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic
will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if
you "had work done." The muscle activity that causes frown lines
between the brows is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised
without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.
What will happen to the frown lines between my
brows if I choose not to continue treatments?
If you do not continue treatments, the moderate to severe frown lines
between your brows will gradually look like they did before treatment.
Do treatment results differ?
To get the best results, it's important to go to a doctor who is experienced
in administering BOTOX® Cosmetic. You may want to consider choosing
a doctor from the BOTOX® Cosmetic Physicians' Network. Members of
the Network have medical practices that focus on facial aesthetics, as
well as detailed knowledge of facial anatomy and experience injecting
BOTOX® Cosmetic. Searching the Network is easy with Find a Doctor.
To schedule a complimentary consultation to learn about how BOTOX Cosmetic
can make a difference for you, contact us
or call .
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