Botox Cosmetic

The FDA approved the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic in 2002 for cosmetic use. However, cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists have been using BOTOX® Cosmetic to treat facial wrinkles such as crow’s feet and frown lines for approximately 10 years.A BOTOX® Cosmetic injection is directly injected into the muscles you want to relax. It then goes on to enter the nerve endings to block the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that causes muscles to contract. BOTOX® Cosmetic is extremely specific in how it reacts to block the release of acetylcholine and, as a result, only the muscles injected are relaxed. Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother, creating a more natural and relaxed appearance. Some have called this unique therapy a facelift in a bottle.

BOTOX® Cosmetic injections typically last from 3-6 months. There are rare side effects such as a droopy eye, and are only temporary. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are a great way to reduce your facial wrinkles. With continued use of BOTOX®Cosmetic your wrinkles become less and less noticable and frequently disappear. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are not a permanent solution to wrinkles. You must keep up with your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments or your wrinkles will come back. Most people come in 2-3 times per year for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections.

BOTOX® Injection for sweating (Hyperhydrosis)
For the past 4 years, it has also been recognized that BOTOX® can dramatically reduce excessive sweating (hyperhydrosis) If injected under the arms, it can often reduce sweating completely. People usually request re-injecting 6 – 9 months later, even though only some of the sweating has returned.

A significant reduction in sweating can be achieved in the hands. Good improvement is usually seen that lasts up to 6 months. Many injections are often needed and an anaesthetic, or freezing, may be required before hand treatment.

BOTOX® Injection for Migraine and Tension Headaches
BOTOX® Cosmetic is extremely effective in treating migraine and tension headaches. Clinical studies are now being performed using BOTOX® Cosmetic for treating migraine headaches. The duration of action of BOTOX® migraine prevention varies from about 10 to 13 weeks. Like other migraine preventives, the onset of effect may take a few weeks.

BOTOX® Uses
BOTOX® is used to treat any of the following conditions:

Crow’s feet
Frown lines
Brow lines
Low back pain
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Migraine headaches
Muscle spasticity from cerebral palsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis
Neck spasms
Vocal cord spasm
Facial spasms

Botox Cosmetic

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