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 in people 18 to 65 years of age.
During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic 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.
When will I see results from a
BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe
frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve for up to a
month, and results can last for up to 4 months. In clinical trials, nearly
90% of men and women rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate
to better 1 month after treatment. Results may vary.
How long does BOTOX®
Cosmetic last?
Results from treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can last for up to
4 months. If you discontinue treatment, the frown lines between your brows
gradually will look like they did before treatment.
Who should administer BOTOX®
Cosmetic?
Any authorized healthcare professional can administer BOTOX®
Cosmetic, but dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists,
otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors), or other physicians
specializing in cosmetic procedures are generally more experienced. One of
these physicians can help you decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is
right for you.
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.
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?
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. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS,
myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of
serious side effects. For more details, see the full
Prescribing Information.
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. Consult your doctor for further information.
Do treatment results differ?
To get the best results, it's important to go to a doctor who is
experienced in administering BOTOX® Cosmetic. You may want to
consider choosing a doctor from the BOTOX® Cosmetic Physicians'
Network. Members of the Network have medical practices that focus on
facial aesthetics, as well as detailed knowledge of facial anatomy and
experience injecting BOTOX®
The beauty of a BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatment is that it's a simple, 10-minute, non-surgical
process. A few tiny injections, and within days there can be a
noticeable improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between the
brows that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary. And there’s no
recovery time. You can even do it on your lunch break.
- Your doctor will administer several
tiny injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic directly into the
muscles that cause those moderate to severe frown lines between the
brows.
- Your doctor will determine where to
administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain
muscles in your brow area. The location, size, and use of the muscles
that create a furrowed brow vary markedly among individuals.
- No anesthesia is required, although
your doctor may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic
cream prior to injecting. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief.
- You can expect to be in and out of
the physician’s office without downtime. You may see a marked
improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows
within days. Improvement may continue for as long as a month, and
could last up to 4 months.
If you're pleased with the results of a
BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment, you'll probably want to get on a
treatment schedule so you can keep on being pleased.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a
non-surgical, physician-administered aesthetic treatment that can
temporarily reduce the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows
for up to 4 months. Within days, you may see a noticeable improvement.
Results may vary. You can receive injections with BOTOX®
Cosmetic up to every 4 months to help you maintain the results.
If you discontinue treatment, the
frown lines between your brows gradually will look like they did before
treatment.
Don't wait for a special occasion to
use BOTOX® Cosmetic. Talk to your doctor about a BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatment now.
Do not use BOTOX® Cosmetic
if you:
- have an infection where BOTOX®
Cosmetic will be injected
- are allergic to any of the
ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic
- are pregnant or think you might
be pregnant.
What should I tell my doctor before
using BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Only your doctor can decide if BOTOX®
Cosmetic is right for you. Before starting treatment, tell your doctor
if you:
- have any diseases that affect
your nerves and muscles. These diseases may increase your chance of
side effects with BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment.
- are breastfeeding
- are planning to become pregnant
soon.
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.
As with all prescription medicines,
you should also notify your doctor if you are taking any
over-the-counter medicines or herbal products.
This is not a complete list of
medicines that can interact with BOTOX® Cosmetic. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist for the Professional Package Insert for complete
information.
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