BOTOX® is a non
surgical, 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, BOTOX® Cosmetic is
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.
How long does BOTOX® Cosmetic
last?
Results from treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can last for up to 4
months, but differs slightly for each individual. 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. 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?
Side effects are extremely rare. 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.
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.
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic affordable?
When considering your facial aesthetic options, BOTOX®
Cosmetic is 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, such as hair coloring and
cuts, teeth whitening, and chemical peels, the cost must be weighed
relative to your expectations.
Do treatment results differ?
To get the best
results, it's important to go to a doctor who is experienced in
administering BOTOX® Cosmetic. Dr. Bowhay has been injecting BOTOX®
Cosmetic for over 10 years and is very attentive to new techniques.
Each of the injecting nurses at A Better MedSpa has been trained by
Dr. Bowhay and have taken accredited courses in BOTOX® Cosmetic
