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Unretouched photos taken at maximum frown before treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic and taken at maximum frown after treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic at day 14. The photos featured here are of an actual BOTOX® Cosmetic patient. Individual results may vary. |
Botox® has revolutionized the way we look at many cosmetic surgery procedures. It is quick and safe with few side effects. There is little down time and is reversible if the patient does not enjoy the result. It is also affordable making it a great place to start your experience with cosmetic surgery.
How Does Botox Work®?
Botox® works by actually paralyzing the muscle that it is injected into. It blocks chemicals that cause facial muscles to contract, thereby relaxing them. By blocking the release of a chemical that causes these muscles to contract, Botox® enables them to relax.
What Areas Can I Treat?
The most common is the frown lines between the brows, the forehead and crows feet.
What Kind of Results Can I Expect?
You can expect to see results 3-5 days following your treatment. The results last between 3-4 months depending on the size of the muscle and the amount of Botox® injected.
What is the Treatment Like?
Botox® is quick and minimally invasive. Your doctor makes a few injections into the muscle at the area of treatment. No local anesthetic cream is required, although we may choose to numb to area with an ice pack prior to injection. Discomfort is minimal. The entire procedure takes 5-10 minutes. You may resume your normal activity.
Are There Any Side Effects?
The most common side effects include headache, bruising at the injection site and temporary eyelid drooping. We take great pleasure as plastic surgeons to understand the anatomy of the face and inject the correct muscles. There are some patients who do not respond to Botox® or become less responsive overtime due to formation of antibodies.
Indication
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic:
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines. The dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product. Serious and or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. These reactions include itchy rash, swelling, and shortness of breath. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you experience any such symptoms; further injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic should be discontinued. Do not take BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin |
product such as Myobloc® or Dysport®; have a skin infection at the planned injection site. Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease], myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including severe dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and respiratory compromise (difficulty breathing) from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; weakness of forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk). Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, or vision problems. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities. Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes. For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Full Product Information, including Medication Guide, has been provided to your doctor. Dysport is a registered trademark of Ipsen Biopharm Limited. Myobloc is a registered trademark of Solstice Neurosciences, Inc. |
Botox® (Botulinum Toxin Type A) is a registered trademark of. Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612. www.botoxcosmetic.com







