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1: What exactly is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
2: How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
3: What causes frown lines between the brows?
4: What are the common side effects?
5: Have patients been happy with their results?
6: What is the treatment like?
7: When will I see results from a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?
8: How long does BOTOX® Cosmetic last?
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What exactly is BOTOX® |
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BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is a non-surgical,
physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows.
During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into
the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. The treatment is usually done in about 10 minutes, and no recovery
time is needed. Within days, you may see an improvement that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
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How does BOTOX® work? |
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BOTOX® Cosmetic is intramuscular, blocking the chemicals that cause facial muscles to contract, thereby relaxing them.
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What causes frown lines between the brows? |
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The lines that appear between your brows actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time.
Two muscles are largely responsible for frown lines between the brows. When those muscles contract, they draw
the brows together. As the skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning can result on those moderate to severe lines between the brows.
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What are the common side effects? |
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The most common side effects following injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome,
temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. Less frequently occurring (<3%) adverse reactions include pain in the face, erythema at the injection site, and muscle weakness. These events are thought to be associated with the injection and occurred within the first week.
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Have patients been happy with their results? |
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According to a recent survey of 200 dermatologists and plastic surgeons, BOTOX® Cosmetic has the highest perceived patient
satisfaction rating of all physician-administered treatments in 2003 and 2004. And for the past 3 years, BOTOX® Cosmetic was
the most popular physician-administered cosmetic procedure in the United States (surgical and non surgical combined).
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What is the treatment like? |
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BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is quick and minimally invasive. Your doctor makes a few tiny injections into
the muscles that cause moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. Your doctor will determine
exactly where to administer the injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is required,
although he may choose to numb the area with a cold pack approximately 10 minutes prior to injecting.
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When will I see results from a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment? |
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Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. Lines continue
to improve for up to a month, and results can last for up to 4 months. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women
rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results may vary.
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How long does BOTOX® Cosmetic last? |
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Results from treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic can last for up to 4 months. If you discontinue
treatment, the frown lines between your brows gradually will look like they did before treatment.
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