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Botox Cosmetic
What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary). BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered by a healthcare professional as a simple, nonsurgical treatment that is injected directly into the muscles between the brows. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows.
Facts about BOTOX® Cosmetic:
BOTOX® Cosmetic, introduced in 2002, is the first botulinum toxin to be approved by the FDA to temporarily treat moderate to severe glabellar lines between the brows.
With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, there are many reasons why BOTOX® Cosmetic has been chosen by millions of women and their doctors.
Approximately 11.8 million1 BOTOX® Cosmetic procedures have been administered in the United States since 2002.
92% of 303 patients surveyed were satisfied with the results of their BOTOX® Cosmetic experience2,3.
Individual results may vary. Sources:Allergan, Inc. | Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF)BOTOX® Cosmetic Use Survey, April 2005 | Facial Injectables Consumer User Survey; June 2010.
Why Does Skin Age?
Aging skin and wrinkles result from a combination of many factors. It's not just about cellular changes, collagen depletion, hormone loss, or damage caused by free radicals. The 11s - those vertical lines that appear between your brows - result from muscle contractions. When you concentrate, squint, or frown, the muscles between your brows contract, causing your skin to furrow and fold. After years of frequent contraction, those wrinkles can linger even after the muscles are at rest. BOTOX® Cosmetic works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes the persistent lines to form between the brows. Take a look at some women who have had treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic and see the results yourself!
What Is the Treatment Process?
The treatment process for BOTOX® Cosmetic is simple. Here's what you might expect at the doctor's office from the moment you arrive until your procedure is done. (Please note that although this experience is typical, the routine at your doctor's office may be different.)
Before the Treatment
Consult your doctor to determine whether you are a candidate for treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Your doctor will ask you about your goals to determine where to administer BOTOX® Cosmetic. To do this, your doctor may examine your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area. The location, size, and use of the muscles that create furrow between your brows can vary among individual.
Ask the doctor any questions you may have about your expectations for treatment.
Discuss treatment goals and finalize a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs
The Treatment
No anesthesia is required for BOTOX® treatment. However, your doctor may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief.
Your doctor will administer a few tiny injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic directly into the muscles that cause those moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows.
Injection Sites. Approximately 10 minutes for the entire treatment.
After the Treatment
No downtime is needed - you're ready to get on with your day!
Your physician will give you specific aftercare instructions.
Side effects associated with the injection include localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising.