What is BOTOX® cosmetic and is it Safe?
BOTOX® cosmetic is a purified protein derived from bacteria similar to the way penicillin is derived from mold. It has been proven safe and effective for treatment of a variety of medical disorders including the cosmetic treatment of moderate to severe frown lines. BOTOX® cosmetic has been FDA approved for almost 14 years and been used in over 7 million treatment sessions.
What Can I Expect When I Receive BOTOX® cosmetic Treatment?BOTOX® cosmetic treatment is quick with minimal discomfort. The procedure takes about 15 minutes and you are able to resume your normal activities immediately. You will notice improvement after several days. At one week you will notice significant improvement. Results last approximately 3-4 months.
Will My Facial Expression Appear “Frozen”?
Many people have heard horror stories about people that have had BOTOX® cosmetic treatment and that their face appeared “frozen” or “expressionless” following treatment. I have never experienced this in my practice. BOTOX® cosmetic treatment is very dosage and placement specific in order to achieve optimal results. I completed a thorough BOTOX® cosmetic training course in 2003 in order to be a certified BOTOX® cosmetic provider. |
