What exactly is BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

BOTOX^® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is a nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age. 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.

What is BOTOX^® Cosmetic used for?

BOTOX^® is a purified protein administered in a simple, nonsurgical procedure that temporarily improves the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65. During BOTOX^® injection treatments, very low doses of BOTOX^® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines between the brows.

How does BOTOX^® Cosmetic work?

Those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows form over time as the result of muscle activity. BOTOX^® Cosmetic is injected directly into the muscles between your brows. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles; this reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those persistent lines to form.

How can I be sure I’m getting real BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

Only licensed and trained health care professionals have the experience necessary to administer BOTOX^®Cosmetic. Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX^® Cosmetic, is the only source for healthcare professionals to purchase the product, and each label has the “Allergan” hologram. Joni Roney and the AB Guerra Plastic Surgery Center purchase BOTOX^® Cosmetic directly from Allergan, Inc.

When will I see results from a BOTOX^® injections treatment?

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.

Have patients been happy with their results?

According to a survey conducted in 2005 by the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation, most patients were satisfied with the results of their BOTOX^® Cosmetic injections treatment.

And, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), BOTOX^® Cosmetic was the most popular physician-administered cosmetic procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical and nonsurgical combined). ASAPS estimates that almost 3.3 million treatments were performed in 2005 alone — that’s an increase of almost 16% from 2004.

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How long does BOTOX^® Cosmetic last?

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.

Who should administer BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

Only licensed and trained healthcare professionals have the experience necessary to administer BOTOX^®Cosmetic. Joni Roney, RN, MSN Nurse Practitioner is a licensed and trained healthcare professional with over 5 years of experience with BOTOX^® injections in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Is treatment with BOTOX^® Cosmetic painful?

Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injecting, your physician may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Many people are in and out of the physician’s office without downtime following BOTOX^® injections.

Who should not use BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

BOTOX^® Cosmetic should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation. Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.

Will I experience any side effects with BOTOX^® injections?

The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. For more details, see the full BOTOX^® Cosmetic Prescribing Information.

Will my facial expressions continue to look natural?

Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX^® Cosmetic will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you "had work done." The muscle activity that causes frown lines between the brows is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.

What will happen to the frown lines between my brows if I choose not to continue treatments?

If you do not continue treatments, the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows will gradually look like they did before treatment.

Are BOTOX^® Cosmetic injections affordable?

When considering your facial aesthetic options, BOTOX^® Cosmetic is quite affordable. According to an American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery survey, BOTOX^® Cosmetic injections are one of the low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in the United States. Like other appearance-related investments, such as hair coloring and cuts, teeth whitening, and chemical peels, the cost must be weighed relative to your expectations.

How can I find out more about BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

You can visit the web site at BotoxCosmetic.com.