FAQs about Botox Cosmetic Surgery
- What exactly is BOTOX?
BOTOX 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 the treatment, very low doses of BOTOX 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.
- How does BOTOX work?
Those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows from over time as the result of muscle activity, BOTOX is injected directly into the muscles. It is most often used on forehead lines, crow’s feet and frown lines. 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.
- When will I see results form 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 a month, and results can last for up to 4 months. Nearly 90% of men and women rated this improvement in their appearance as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results may vary.
- How long does BOTO last?
Results from treatment with BOTO 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.
- Is treatment with BOTOX painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injecting, we may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. People are in and out of the office without downtime following BOTOX treatment.
- Who should not use BOTOX?
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a neurological disease should not use Botox. BOTOX should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection sites and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation.
- What are the side effects of BOTOX?
Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. Headaches, which resolve in 24-48 hours, can occur, but this is rare. A small percentage of patients may develop eyelid drooping. This usually resolves in three weeks. This development is usually caused by migration of the Botox and for this reason; you shouldn’t rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection or lay down for three to four hours. There have been no allergies associated with Botox to date.
- Will my facial expression continue to look normal?
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 that cause frown lines between the brows is simply reduced, so you can still frown or looks 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?
If you do not continue treatments, the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows will gradually look like they did before treatment.
