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BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is currently the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed today. FDA-approved.
BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used for nearly 20 years to treat eyelid spasm, facial tics and double vision. Patients being treated for these conditions were reporting a side benefit of wrinkles improving. So, a new indication or use for BOTOX® Cosmetic was discovered and studied.
The treatment is performed with drops of medicine being placed in the muscles of the wrinkled area. The results are a gentle softening of the lines. The BOTOX® Cosmetic will partially relax the hyperactive muscles involved in the formation of the wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic treats:
- Crows feet (periocular)
- Frown lines (glabellar)
- Forehead lines (frontalis)
- Upperlip or “Smoker's” lines (perioral)
These wrinkles can make you look angry, sad, tired, or generally older. This procedure is also considered a lunch-time treatment.
FAQ
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the trade name for a purified toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It works by blocking nerve impulses in the muscle, causing relaxation.
What else can BOTOX® Cosmetic treat?
Another side benefit that has emerged is in the treatment of migraines and tension headaches. It is also for whiplash victims to relax the muscle and for patients who suffer from excessive perspiration of the hands, feet and axilla.
Will the area treated feel numb or different?
You will have normal sensation in the area
When will BOTOX® Cosmetic take effect?
Anywhere from 2-7 days; the effect will be gradual.
How long will BOTOX® Cosmetic last?
It will last about 4 months. With each injection we see a longer time interval in between treatments due to muscle inactivity, the muscle atrophies or weakens.
What are the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic?
It prevents you from making the wrinkles deeper due to repetitive facial
expressions. Prevent headaches or decrease the frequency and intensity.