BOTOX®
What
is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
The
natural, purified protein relaxes the muscles that cause
wrinkles.
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What
is a BOTOX® Cosmetic
procedure?
The doctor decides exactly where to administer
BOTOX® Cosmetic
for the best results.
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Is
the procedure painful?
Most
patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. Overall, the
discomfort is minimal and temporary.
Is
the procedure safe?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a natural, purified protein
that is administered at very low doses. The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic are confined to the injected region. It does not
travel throughout the body.
Will I need
Anesthesia?
No, but your doctor may choose to numb the injected
area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream before the actual
treatment.
Do I Need to
take time off work to recuperate?
Most patients go right back to work or continue their
activities immediately after the procedure.
How
long with the effects last?
The
effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic
last up to 4 months.
Will
I experience any side effects?
It’s
unlikely that you’ll develop any significant side effects,
but you may notice slight bruising where BOTOX® Cosmetic
was injected. This is only temporary and can be covered by
makeup. The most common side effects are headache,
respiratory infection, flu-like syndrome, temporary eyelid
droop, and nausea. BOTOX® Cosmetic
should not be used if there is an infection at the injection
site.
Is
BOTOX® Cosmetic
expensive?
Actually,
it’s quite affordable. In fact, BOTOX® Cosmetic
is one of the least expensive facial aesthetic procedures,
ranking 7 in the 9 most widely used procedures in the country.
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