BOTOX® Cosmetic FAQ’S
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 15 minutes, and no recovery time is
needed.
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.
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 15 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 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