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| What exactly is BOTOX® Cosmetic ? |
BOTOX is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is a non-surgical treatment that can smooth moderate
to severe glabellar lines between the eyebrows, worry lines located on
the forehead, and periorbital lines around the eyes (also known as
crow's feet). 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. As an expert in BOTOX
administration, Dr. Gilbert is responsible for training other physicians. He is also a BOTOX Cosmetic Platinum Plus member due to the
large number of patients he treats. |
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| How does BOTOX® work? |
Moderate to severe glabellar lines, worry lines and periorbital lines
form over time as the result of muscle activity. During treatment, very
low doses of BOTOX are administered via a few tiny injections directly
into the muscles that cause these lines. The treatment is usually done
in about 10 minutes, and no recovery time is needed. |
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When will I see results from a BOTOX® Cosmetic
treatment? |
You may see a marked improvement within a few days. 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 one month after treatment.
Results may vary. |
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| Will I experience any side effects? |
Possible side effects that have been reported in medical literature
include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid
droop, and nausea. Less frequently occurring (<3%) adverse reactions
include pain in the face, redness at the injection site, and muscle
weakness. These events are thought to be associated with the injection
and occurred within the first week. Temporary bruising may occur at
the injection site. |
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| Will my facial expressions continue to look natural? |
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX will not
radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you "had work done." The muscle activity is simply reduced, so you can
still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between
your brows. |
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| 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. |
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