Botox

Frequently asked questions for botox;

BOTOX Cosmetic is an iconic brand. It’s been approved for use in more than 100 countries. Find out the truth behind common misconceptions.

What is Botox Cosmetic?

BOTOX Cosmetic is the #1 selling treatment of its kind

• It’s the first and only treatment FDA-approved to temporarily make moderate to severe frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines look better in adults
• A quick 10-minute treatment with minimal downtime
• You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours for moderate to severe frown lines
• It delivers predictable, subtle results, so you look like you, only with less noticeable facial lines
• Join the millions of men and women who make BOTOX Cosmetic part of what they do to care for their appearance.

How Much Research Has Gone Into Botox Cosmetic?

You can trust in its established track record. Backed by over 15-20 years of published studies, BOTOX Cosmetic is the most widely researched and studied treatment of its kind, approved for use in more than 100 countries.

How Does Botox Cosmetic Works?

BOTOX Cosmetic targets one of the underlying causes of frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines.The repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, smiling and raising the eyebrows over the years. Your specialist will inject these muscles with BOTOXCosmetic to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You will begin to notice a visible smoothing of the frown lines between your brows, your crow’s feet lines and your forehead lines.

Is There a Subtitute for Botox Cosmetic AppIication?

BOTOX Cosmetic is a biologic product that cannot be interchanged – or substituted – for another application

In fact, the FDA has stated BOTOX Cosmetic is “non-interchangeable,” which means that its safety and effectiveness cannot be claimed by any other apps But there are diffrent brands on diffrent names. That may change in diffrent countries.Be sure to ask which product you are being prescribed and why.

Will my Face Look Overdone or Unnatural?

BOTOXCosmetic is a technique-sensitive treatment. You can trust BOTOX Cosmetic to deliver subtle results when you are treated by someone who is licensed, trained, and a medical expert in facial anatomy. So you’ll look like yourself—only with less noticeable lines. No one should be able to tell you’ve had anything done.

How can I Save on Botox Cosmetic?

Be wary of discount products or “cheap” BOTOX® Cosmetic – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Your cost not only includes the price of the product, but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the specialist or healthcare professional who is administering your treatment.

Is Botox Cosmetic Only for Women?

Not at all! Many men make BOTOX® Cosmetic part of what they do to care for their appearance.

The number of men choosing treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic has risen fast – in the past three years alone, men have received over one million botulinum toxin treatments. When surveyed, the majority of men say they want to look good and they’re bothered by the changes they see in the mirror. 80% would choose to treat their crow’s feet first, while 74% would prioritize their forehead lines, and 60% would most like to treat their frown lines.

Do I Need to be Over 40 to Start Using Botox Cosmetic?

It's not your age that determines when BOTOX Cosmetic is right for you, it's the severity of your lines. In fact, 64% of plastic surgeons report seeing a rise in cosmetic surgery or injectable treatments for patients in their early 30’s.The truth is, everyone's lines form differently. The timing can be influenced by a combination of factors, from cellular changes that may occur over time, to reduction of collagen, to genetic factors, or damage caused by free radicals from the sun and the environment.

How Much Time Dows Treatment Take? Will it Hurt?

The actual injection process takes a quick 10 minutes..Your specialist will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you. Then, some patients report that being injected with BOTOX Cosmetic feels like a pinch. Your specialist may use ice to numb the treatment area. Or, if you are concerned about discomfort, your specialist may apply a topical numbing cream before administering your treatment.Treatment requires minimal downtime. So you can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist’s office.

Will I See Results Quickly? How Long do Treatment Effects Last?

You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with results lasting up to four-six months for moderate to severe frown lines. Remember that results vary from patient to patient though, so your physician will plan your next appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals.

How Long is the Recovery Time After Treatment?

Treatment requires minimal downtime. So you can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist’s office.

How Many Injections will I Recive?

Treatment with BOTOX Cosmetic is customized to your goals and needs. When you meet with your specialist, he or she will determine the appropriate treatment for any areas you wish to address, including moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines

What were Common Side Effects Seen in Clinical Studies?

Three percent of patients experienced eyelid drooping in the frown lines studies, one percent of patients experienced eyelid swelling in the crow's feet studies, and one percent of patients experienced brow drooping in the forehead lines studies. Other possible side effects include: dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight and dry eyes; and allergic reactions. These are not all of the possible serious side effects of BOTOX Cosmetic.

About Botox Cosmetic

• Choose the brand medical providers
• The first and only treatment FDA-approved to temporarily make moderate to severe frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines look better in adults
• A quick 10-minute treatment with minimal downtime
• You may begin to notice results within 24 to 72 hours frown lines
• It delivers predictable, subtle results, so you look like you, only with less noticeable facial lines

How Botox Cosmetic Works?

A combination of factors can cause facial lines. It’s not just about the cellular changes that may occur, or reduction of collagen, or damage caused by free radicals from the sun and the environment. Repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, or raising eyebrows cause skin to furrow and fold, gradually resulting in the formation of facial lines. BOTOX Cosmetic works beneath the surface and temporarily reduces the underlying muscle activity that causes moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines in adults – to help them look visibly smoother.

What to Expect with Treatment?

Some patients receiving BOTOX Cosmetic report the injections feel like a pinch. You may begin to notice a visible smoothing of frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines within 24 to 72 hours, with results lasting up to 4-6 months for moderate to severe frown lines in adults. BOTOX Cosmetic is not a permanent treatment. If you discontinue treatment the moderate to severe frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines will gradually.