Botox®
Botox® is a brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin A, one of the neurotoxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. While that may not sound like something you would want to inject into your skin, it has been approved by the FDA for use in smoothing out wrinkles and is actually very effective.
How does it do that? Read Below…
Covers Many Conditions
The botulism toxin is responsible for blocking the kinds of signals that tell your muscles to contract. So, for example, if you have a habit of wrinkling your forehead muscles when are worried, you’ll likely develop wrinkles in that area.
Botox® is also effective for crow’s-feet, the tiny lines that form around our eyes, which are sometimes called by the more complimentary name, “laugh lines.”
Botox® paralyzes, or blocks the signal to, your forehead muscles so that they cannot contract. This means your skin lays flatter and the wrinkles are no longer visible. The bottom line is that if the muscle cannot move, it can’t form a wrinkle.
In general, the reasons for aging skin include many different factors, like cellular changes, depletion of collagen levels, hormonal imbalances, and free radical damage.
Improvement in your facial wrinkles are visible within three days of being treated and can last as long as 4 months. Of course, results vary from person to person. Your own skin type, thickness of your skin and how deep your wrinkles will determine the effectiveness of Botox®.
Not Recommened for Sun Damage
Another reason for facial wrinkles is overexposure to the UV rays of the sun. While it is good for your health to get out and enjoy a sunny day, some people either overdo it, or live in climates like Houston, Los Angeles or Miami, where they inadvertently receive daily overdoses of UV rays. Botox®, however, is not effective in treating sun-damaged skin, but often micropeels are effective. Those living in sunny climates should be careful about properly protecting their skin, especially if they spend a lot of time outdoors.
Botox® treatments are one of the most popular ways to reduce and prevent wrinkles and has one of the highest patient approval ratings of any medical procedure.”
Botox® while highly effective, is not a permanent solution to wrinkles. When considering which skin treatment is right for you, keep in mind that it is always best if you can learn good habits that will preserve your fragile skin and save it from further damage. Good nutrition, quitting smoking, being careful with your alcohol consumption, avoiding sunburns, getting regular exercise and drinking plenty of water all contribute greatly to that beautiful, flawless complexion so many of us long for.
Botox® Frequently Asked Questions
BOTOX® Cosmetic FAQs
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.
- Treatment requires minimal downtime. You can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist’s office.
- You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours. Full results in 30 days
- 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. Ask for the first and only BOTOX® Cosmetic by name.
How much research has gone into BOTOX®?
When you choose BOTOX® Cosmetic, you can trust in its established track record. Backed by over 20 years of published studies, BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most widely researched and studied treatment of its kind, approved for use in 98 countries. The safety and efficacy of BOTOX® Cosmetic have been described in more than 528 peer-reviewed articles in scientific and medical journals.
How does BOTOX® Work?
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 BOTOX® Cosmetic to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You will begin to notice your frown lines between your brows, your crow’s feet lines and your forehead lines temporarily look better.
How much time does BOTOX® treatment take? Will it hurt?
Your specialist will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you. If the HCP deems you to be an appropriate candidate, the injection may take place on that same day. 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 does BOTOX® Cosmetic last?
You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with full results in 30 days, with results lasting up to four 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.
Start talking about your goals with a specialist today and find out what you could expect.
How long is 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 receive?
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. Remember, only BOTOX® Cosmetic is approved to treat all three of these areas.
For the crow’s feet area, your specialist will inject 3 areas of the muscle that frames the side of the eye. This will be repeated on the muscle that frames the other eye.
For the frown lines area, your specialist will administer 5 injections into the muscles between your brows and in your forehead.
For the forehead lines area, your specialist will administer 5 injections into a muscle in your forehead.
What are 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.
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