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Botox®
Treatments
Frequently
Asked Questions
What 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, around
the eyes and other specialized areas of the face in people 18 to 65 years
of age. During treatment, very low doses of Botox 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 Work?
Those moderate to severe dynamic frown lines form over time as the result
of muscle activity. Botox is injected directly into the muscles. 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 Treatment?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe dynamic
frown lines. 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 one month after
treatment. Results may vary.
How Long Does Botox
Last?
Results from treatment with Botox can last for up to 4 months. Initially,
most people require a repeat injection every 3 months to maintain the effect.
However, after 3-5 injections, the effect may last longer and repeat injections
may only be required every 6-12 months. If you discontinue treatment, the
frown lines gradually will look like they did before treatment.
Is Botox Treatment
Painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injection, the area may
be numbed with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The entire procedure takes
approximately 10 minutes.
Who Should Not Use
Botox?
Botox 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. Botox is NOT recommended for:
• Persons allergic to human albumin or botulinum toxin;
• Pregnant or breast-feeding women; and
• Persons with neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis
or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
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.
Will My Facial Expressions
Continue To Look Natural?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with Botox will not radically
change your facial appearance or make you look as if you "had work done."
The muscle activity that causes frown lines is simply reduced, so you can
still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your
brows, around your eyes or on your forehead.
What Instructions Should
I Follow After Treatments?
Do not rub the injection sites, as this may spread the solution to adjacent
muscles. Do not lie down for 4 hours, for the same reason. Exercise the muscles
by doing the full range of animated facial expressions (raise your brows,
furrow your brows and frown deeply, smile, etc.) every 15 minutes for 1 to
2 hours. Botulinum toxin attaches better to active muscles. A small number
of people will require a higher dose than that given with the first treatment
to obtain an effect. If you have seen no improvement after 2 weeks, please
call us and a touch-up can be scheduled.
How Much Does It Cost?
$10 per unit. We have made every effort to keep our cost reasonable and the
best in town.
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