Why Get Treated?
How Botox Works
Safety
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 Botox® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only FDA-approved
treatment for the temporary reduction of moderate to severe
frown lines. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein. It is non-surgical,
medically administered treatment that can temporarily reduce
facial lines. Ten minutes, a few tiny injections, and within
days there’s a noticeable improvement. There’s no
recovery or down time.
BOTOX® Cosmetic works by blocking nerve impulses, which reduces
the movement of the muscles. With less movement, the skin’s
surface will gradually smooth out. The effect of each treatment
can last up to four months. If you decide not to continue with
BOTOX® Cosmetics, the area treated will eventually go back to
its pretreatment appearance.
 BOTOX®
Cosmetic is not for everyone. Patients with neurological disorders
such as ALS, Myasthenia Gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may
be at risk of serious side effects. The most common side effects
include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary
eyelid droop, and nausea.
Other side effects include pain and redness where the medicine
is injected, pain in the face, and muscle weakness. These effects
generally occur within the first week and usually go away on
their own.
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