BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic, a brand name of Botulinum Toxin Type A, manufactured
by Allergan, Inc. is commonly used to rejuvenate the upper one third of the
face by reducing wrinkles and frown lines between the eyes, the crow's feet
around the eyes and the forehead. And although less common, it can also be
used to reduce wrinkles around the mouth.
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BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only treatment of its type approved by the FDA for
this use. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are the fastest-growing procedure in
the industry. Used in the medical profession for over 20 years, BOTOX® Cosmetic has a long history of safety. |
BOTOX® Cosmetic is proven, simple
and effective for reducing wrinkles, and for creating a youthful, alert and
refreshed appearance. The treatment requires no recovery time and causes little
discomfort.
BOTOX® Cosmetic has it effects by slowing nerve conduction to facial muscles which results in the relaxation of wrinkles and a more refreshed appearance. The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic will begin to be noted within 5-7 days after the injections. BOTOX® Cosmetic can last up to four months, and is a procedure that can be accomplished on your lunch break. It is often referred to as the "lunchtime facelift." If Side effects occur they are usually minimal, and include such things as bruising and mild, limited swelling. All patients are asked to avoid Aspirin or NSAIDS (i.e. Ibuprofen)
10 days before the procedure to avoid bruising, although it is not absolutely necessary. Ice packs can also be applied before/after the procedure to minimize the possibility of this side effect. If redness and swelling occur, it will resolve within minutes.
Treat yourself to a new refreshed look. Once you have experienced BOTOX® Cosmetic, you will realize what you have been missing. Call today!
BOTOX® Cosmetic May Work For You
When it comes to selecting a physician-administered aesthetic treatment, chances are you'll want proof, not just claims. The proof for BOTOX® Cosmetic is in the numbers.
In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results vary.
Results can last for up to 4 months, and may vary.
BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65, and almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic as the most popular physician-administered aesthetic procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical and nonsurgical combined).
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