What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth frown lines on your most visible surface: Your Face. It is the only wrinkle reduction treatment of its kind approved by the FDA.
What Can It Do for Me?
- Treat Frown lines – Fine lines and wrinkles between the brows
- Treat crow’s feet – Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
- Remove horizontal forehead wrinkles
- Treat fine lines around the mouth
- Eyebrow shaping
- Brow lifting
With one short treatment and a few tiny injections you will see a noticeable wrinkle reduction within days of treatment. These results can last up to 4 months. Individual results may vary.
Real People – Real Results with BOTOX® Cosmetic
Is BOTOX® Safe?
BOTOX® is very safe and has been in common use. BOTOX® was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2002. Since that time, it has become the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States.Like all drugs and medical procedures, side effects are possible so please speak with your physician. Side effects from BOTOX® are rare. It is always prudent to review theBOTOX® injection side effects information so that any BOTOX® injection danger is known and understood.Only your doctor can decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you.
Can any of my medicines interact with BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Be sure that your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you are using, including:
- Antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin, and lincomycin
- Medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
- Medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer’s disease
How Long Does BOTOX® Last?
Depending upon the area(s) where BOTOX® is used, they typically last 3-4 months. Most people receive treatment at least three times a year.
You should consider another treatment when muscle activity has recurred enough but before wrinkles have returned.
Is BOTOX® Safe?
BOTOX® is very safe and has been in common use. BOTOX® was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2002. Since that time, it has become the most common cosmetic procedure in the United States.Like all drugs and medical procedures, side effects are possible so please speak with your physician. Side effects from BOTOX® are rare. It is always prudent to review theBOTOX® injection side effects information so that any BOTOX® injection danger is known and understood.Only your doctor can decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you.
What is Recovery From BOTOX®?
You can go back to normal life immediately after BOTOX® treatment treatment. You may see mild bruising for a day. You can even apply makeup if you like.
You should avoid touching or rubbing the injection areas for a couple of days.
Please remember no procedure is without risks! BOTOX® has been used successfully for many years. Side effects for aesthetic uses are exceedingly rare and non-permanent.