BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX Cosmetic® is a simple, non-surgical solution used for the reduction of facial wrinkles and lines. It treats dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated muscular contractions such as frowning and squinting – BOTOX® will relax the muscles and noticeably refresh your appearance in just a few days. As such, it is an incredibly popular procedure used by hundreds of thousands of men and women worldwide.
A tiny amount of BOTOX® is injected, very precisely, into the muscles being treated. Because the needle is so fine and only a small mount of liquid is used, the pain associated with the injections is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No sedation or local aesthetic is required, and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office.
BOTOX® will not give you a fake frozen look if you are treated by an experienced nurse or doctor who will be able to determine the right dose and injection technique for you. The treatment only relaxes the muscle beneath the frown line at the injection site, so the other elements of facial expression remain active. It also has no effect on the sensory nerves, so you will have a normal feeling in the treated areas.
BOTOX® can take up to 2 weeks to get full results and the effect of BOTOX® treatment usually last three to four months, at which time another injection is required. After several treatments, the effects of Botox® may begin to last longer.
BOTOX® can also be used to combat the symptoms of excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis.
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. During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX® 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.
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.
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.
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