Botox Cosmetic
(For Botox)
(For injection Fillers)
What Is A BOTOX Treatment Like?
Botox Cosmetic is a quick and minimally invasive procedure consisting of a few tiny injections. You doctor will determine exactly where to administer these injections to achieve the best results for you. No anesthesia is required, though our standard procedure is to numb the area with anesthetic cream prior to injecting.
The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes, and there is no downtime afterward.
How Does BOTOX Cosmetic Work?
During treatment, very low doses of Botox Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles responsible for frown lines between the brows. By blocking the release of a chemical that causes them to contract, BOTOX Cosmetic enables them to relax. The effects are very localized and, when administered by an experienced injector, do not affect your ability to smile, laugh, or otherwise show expression. BOTOX Cosmetic is the only product of it's kind that has been approved for use in this area.
Who Is Being Treated With Botox Cosmetic?
Men and women of varying ethnicities seek treatments of Botox Cosmetic. Because it works only on the underlying muscles, it does not affect skin color. Note the statistics report of the Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2006:
- Botox Cosmetic was the most popular physician-administered procedure in the United States for the fifth year in a row, surgical and non-surgical combined, with nearly 3.2 million treatments in 2006 alone
- Racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 22% of all physician-administered cosmetic procedures.
- Men accounted for nearly 1 million physician-administered procedures.
- Patients ages 19-34 accounted for 22% of all physician-administered cosmetic procedures.
How Long Does BOTOX Cosmetic Last?
You can expect to see results within days after your treatment, and the appearance of the area between your brows may improve for up to a week. Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 months. After that, many patients are ready to return for a follow-up treatment.
