BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical,
physician-administered treatment that can
temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown
lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65
years of age. It is the only treatment of its
type approved by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA).
One 10-minute
treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days
there's a noticeable improvement in moderate to
severe frown lines between the brows, which can
last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the
Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces
the activity of the muscles that cause those
frown lines between the brows to form over time.
In 2005, almost
3.3 million procedures were performed with
FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.
There’s only one
BOTOX® Cosmetic. Talk to your doctor
to see if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right
for you!
You may also be
asked about your expectations for treatment and
if you have any allergies or any condition that
wouldn't make you a good candidate for BOTOX®
Cosmetic.
Before the
procedure
You'll probably be seated in a reclining chair,
much like you find in a dentist's office. No
anesthesia is required, although your doctor may
choose to numb the area with a cold pack or
anesthetic cream.
The procedure
Tim Haag will determine where to administer the
injections by examining your ability to move
certain muscles in your brow area. The entire
BOTOX® Cosmetic injection procedure
takes approximately 10 minutes.
After the
procedure
There's no recovery time needed. You're ready to
get on with your day! 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.
Seeing results
Within days, you may notice an improvement in
the moderate to severe frown lines between your
brows that can last up to 4 months. Results may
vary.
Side
Affects Of BOTOX®
Do not use BOTOX®
Cosmetic if you:
• have an infection where BOTOX®
Cosmetic will be injected
• are allergic to any of the ingredients in
BOTOX® Cosmetic
• are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
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