Botox® Cosmetic

What will I experience?

The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has once again ranked Botox® as the most popular of all medically administered cosmetic procedures. The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin often referred to as Botox®, is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces the activity of the muscles that cause the frown lines between the brows, forehead creases, and crow's feet near the eyes. One ten minute treatment of a few tiny injections will result in noticeable improvements, which can last up to 4 months.

How will I benefit?

• Creates youthful appearance
• Reduces visible signs of wrinkles
• Results visible in 2-3 days but may take up to a week
• Results may last for up to 4-6 months
• No downtime
• Non-invasive

What do I need to know?

• Patients who are on Aspirin or Ibuprofen may experience increased bruising or bleeding at injection site
• Headache may occur
• Some redness may occur immediately after treatment, but will diminish within an hour
• Side effects are rare but can cause dropping of facial muscles around eyes and mouth
• Botox® is a protein and is the only FDA approved neurotoxin

More information on Botox® cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic provides a quick and effective remedy for the facial lines and wrinkles that age, stress, worry, and environmental factors can produce, even on a younger person’s face. A BOTOX® injection skin treatment smoothes frown lines on the forehead, between the eyes, and at the base of the nose. With BOTOX® Cosmetic, derived from botulinum toxin, "crow’s feet" wrinkles at the corners of the eyes fade or disappear for a more youthful and vital facial appearance.

What is BOTOX® cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is an injectable agent used to temporarily diminish or eliminate lines and wrinkles on the face by relaxing underlying facial muscles. It is derived from botulinum toxin type A, a bacterium-produced neuromuscular toxin that can be deadly in a pure state. BOTOX® Cosmetic contains a highly diluted form of the toxin and has been proven safe. For this reason, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved BOTOX® botulinum toxin treatment for alleviating eye-muscle disorders and smoothing frown lines. This exceptional treatment is often used in conjunction with facial plastic surgery procedures such as a face lift or eyelid lift to maximize its cosmetic benefit.

BOTOX® cosmetic candidates

Ideal BOTOX® Cosmetic candidates skin treatment are those who wish to see an improvement in their facial lines and wrinkles, but either do not wish to commit to a facial surgery, or simply cannot tolerate surgery. There are some minimal side effects that have been noted with BOTOX® treatment, but these usually go away very quickly. Pregnant women are advised to avoid treatment, as the effect on the fetus is not yet known, and patients with certain neurological disorders are not considered good candidates.

Risks and benefits of BOTOX® cosmetic

The main potential benefits of BOTOX injectable skin treatments is the chance to take years off of your facial appearance by eliminating frown lines, crow’s feet, and other minor facial wrinkles. There have been very few potential risks of BOTOX that have come to light thus far, though pregnant women, patients suffering from neurological disorders, and people taking certain medications and antibiotics are not considered good candidates for the procedure.

Preparing for BOTOX® treatment

There is little involved in preparing for a BOTOX treatment, other than being upfront and honest with your physician when you initially discuss the treatment. Sometimes referred to as a “lunchtime procedure” because of the short amount of time needed for the injections, BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments require very little preparation or recovery time.

What to expect during BOTOX® cosmetic treatment

After your physician discusses with you which of your facial muscles will need injection, your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment will consist of your physician injecting very small amounts into the areas to be treated. BOTOX® injectable skin treatments are very quick, and are often referred to as a "lunchtime" procedure as the entire treatment takes approximately an hour to complete.

Recovery and results

Recovery following BOTOX® treatment is usually very brief, and you will be able to resume most normal activities immediately. It is recommended that you do not lie down for several hours after the procedure, and that you refrain from massaging the treated area or participating in particularly strenuous activities for 24 hours. The BOTOX® Cosmetic results usually last between three to six months, though results will vary based on the patient and the area injected.

BOTOX® cosmetic treatment for men

While the majority of BOTOX® patients are women, many men are seeking the treatment as well. BOTOX® injections for men are a very subtle way to improve the appearance of the face, and as the procedure takes so little time, a busy man can conceivably have the procedure done on his lunch break and head right back to the office. 

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