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BOTOX ® Frequently Asked Questions:
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 th facial muscles. 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 of your first BOTOX®treatment , you may see a marked improvement in the moderate
to severe frown lines between your brows, and lines continue to improve for up to a
month. 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.
Who should administer BOTOX®
Cosmetic?
Any authorized healthcare professional can administer
BOTOX® Cosmetic, but dermatologists, plastic surgeons,
ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors), or other
physicians specializing in cosmetic procedures are generally more experienced.
Is treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic
painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injecting the BOTOX®,
your physician may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream.
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 my facial expressions continue to look
natural?
Although the results are visible, your facial appearance will not change radically. 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.
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic
affordable?
When considering your facial aesthetic options,
it is actually quite affordable. According to an American Society
for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery survey, BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the
low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in the United States. Like other
appearance-related investments, the cost must be weighed relative to your expectations.
Consult your doctor for further information.
Will I experience any side effects ?
The
most common side effects include temporary eyelid droop and
nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness,
and/or bleeding/bruising may also occur. Patients with
certain neuromuscular disorders may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
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
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