BOTOX
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
|
Click the
article below to read more about BOTOX from Dr.
Christine Helinski
|
|
Turn Back Time
with BOTOX |
Want More Information
on Our MedSpa Services in Maryland?
Call or come visit us today to find out more about skin enhancement for
your beautiful life. We serve clients throughout the Baltimore,
Howard County, Carroll County and Frederick County areas of
Maryland. We are located inside Samsara Salon & Spa in downtown
Sykesville, Maryland. Call
Samsara Salon
& Spa to schedule your consultation appointment at 410-552-6900. Or,
to ask the doctor a question,
click here. |
Content by BOTOX®
Cosmetic.
|
