Botox® Cosmetic is a simple,
non-surgical procedure that can dramatically reduce even your
toughest wrinkles within days.
These safe and gentle injections will give you a temporary
relief - approximately three to five months, from most lines and
wrinkles. We charge by the unit and there are three areas we treat
with Botox® Cosmetic - forehead, brow and crow's feet. We also
treat hyperhydrosis, excessive sweating of the underarms.
What is Botox Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is
injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to
severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in people
18 to 65 years of age for a temporary period of time.
Botox Cosmetic is administered as a simple, nonsurgical
treatment that is injected directly into the muscles between the
brows. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles.
This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines
to form between the brows. Individual results may vary.
How does Botox work?
Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles
and used to improve the look of the "11s," the moderate-to-severe
frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). It works by
blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces
muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form
between the brows.
When will I see results from a Botox
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 30 days, and results can last for up to 4
months. Individual results may vary.
How long does Botox last?
Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 months. Your own
results may vary - be sure to talk us about what you can expect and
when to schedule your next appointment.
Is treatment with Botox painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injection, the
area may be numbed with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The entire
procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Most patients are in and
out without downtime following a Botox treatment.
Side effects associated with the injection include localized
pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, swelling,
redness and/or bleeding/bruising.
Will I still be able to make facial
expressions?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX
Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) will not radically change your facial
appearance. The muscle activity that causes frown lines
between the brows is temporarily reduced, so you can still frown or
look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your
brows.
Who should not take Botox
Cosmetic?
Do not take Botox Cosmetic if you:
- Are allergic to any of the ingredients in Botox or Botox
Cosmetic.
- Had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product
such as Myobloc® or Dysport®
- Have a skin infection at the planned injection site
You should not be treated with Botox Cosmetic if you have:
- A disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease],
myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome)
- Allergies to any botulinum toxin product
- Had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the
past
- A breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema
- Swallowing problems
- Bleeding problems
- Plans to have surgery
- Had surgery on your face
- Weakness of your forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your
eyebrows
- Drooping eyelids
- Any other change in the way your face normally looks
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if
Botox Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby.
- Are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if
Botox Cosmetic passes into breast milk.
What are the possible side effects of Botox
Cosmetic?
Botox and Botox Cosmetic can cause serious side effects. Call
our office at 662-287-1516 or afterhours 662-643-5635 or get
medical help right away if you have any of these problems after
treatment with Botox or Botox Cosmetic:
- Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing
- People with certain breathing problems may need to use muscles
in their neck to help them breathe. These patients may be at
greater risk for serious breathing problems with Botox or Botox
Cosmetic.
- Swallowing problems may last for several months. People who
cannot swallow well may need a feeding tube to receive food and
water. If swallowing problems are severe, food or liquids may go
into your lungs. People who already have swallowing or breathing
problems before receiving Botox or Botox Cosmetic have the highest
risk of getting these problems.
- Spread of toxin effects. In some cases, the effect of botulinum
toxin may affect areas of the body away from the injection site and
cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism. The symptoms
of botulism include loss of strength and muscle weakness all over
the body; double vision; blurred vision and drooping eyelids;
hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia); trouble saying
words clearly (dysarthria); loss of bladder control; trouble
breathing; and trouble swallowing
These symptoms can happen hours to weeks after you receive an
injection of Botox or Botox Cosmetic.
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin
effect away from the injection site when Botox has been used at the
recommended dose to treat severe underarm sweating, blepharospasm,
or strabismus, or when Botox Cosmetic has been used at the
recommended dose to treat frown lines.
Other side effects of Botox Cosmetic include:
- Dry mouth
- Discomfort or pain at the injection site
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Neck pain
- Eye problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased
eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry
eyes
- Allergic reactions; symptoms of an allergic reaction to Botox
or Botox Cosmetic may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts,
wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint.
- These are not all the possible side effects of Botox and Botox
Cosmetic. Please contact us for more information or if you have any
side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
What will happen to the moderate to severe 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 return to the way they
looked before treatment.
Our qualified staff will be happy to answer anyother questions
you may have concerning Botox.