What is Botox® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® had been used therapeutically for over 16 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It is approved in more than 75 countries and remains the most-studied botulinum toxin and one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. The same formulation with dosing specific to glabellar lines was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 as BOTOX® Cosmetic.
What is it used for?
It is a purified protein administered in a simple, nonsurgical procedure that temporarily improves the appearance of moderate to severe lines and wrinkles in the face and neck area, in people ages 18 to 65. During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines.
What causes frown lines between the brows?
The lines that appear between the brows actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time. Two muscles are largely responsible for frown lines between the brows. When those muscles contract they draw the brows closer together. As skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning can result in those moderate to severe lines between the brows.
What is the treatment like?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a quick and minimally invasive procedure that requires a few tiny injections into the muscles that cause moderate to severe line and wrinkles in the face and neck area. No anesthesia is required. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes, and there is no downtime afterward. Discomfort is minimal and brief.
How soon will I see a difference? What kind of results can I expect?
You can expect results within days after your treatment. The appearance of the area may continue to improve for up to a week.
By day 30 in a clinical study, 89% of patients judged the severity of their lines and wrinkles as moderate or better. Your own results may vary; however, visible results have been shown to last up to 4 months, and after that you may be ready to return for a follow-up treatment.