A treatment with Botox is a simple, non surgical procedure that smoothes the deep, persistent frown lines between your brows that developed over time.  One treatment with a few tiny injections relax the muscles that cause these frown lines between your brows and keeps them relaxed up to four months.  Botox has been widely tested and approved by the FDA.

What are the best areas for Botox?

Frown lines, the “angry” lines between the eyes, horizontal forehead lines, and “crows feet” lines at the eye corners are the primary areas for Botox treatments.

Who is a good candidate for Botox?

Any image-conscious man or woman who is concerned about their appearance of frown lines between their brows can consider treatment.  Botox can be used by people from the age of 18 to 65.  The doctor can help you decide if Botox is right for you.

Is treatment with Botox painful?

Discomfort is minimal and brief.  The doctor may choose to use a local anesthetic cream or ice to minimize the discomfort.  Once the injection is complete, there is usually no discomfort.

Will my lines look worse if I chose not to continue treatments?

No.  The lines gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance.

How long does Botox last?

Botox lasts four to six months.  It usually lasts longer with consecutive treatments.

What are the common side effects?

The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea.

How does Botox Cosmetic work?

Frown lines are caused by overactive facial muscles. Botox Cosmetic is intramuscular, blocking the chemicals that cause facial muscles to contract, thereby relaxing them. Botox Cosmetic is the only product of its kind that affects the muscles that cause moderate to severe lines and wrinkles.

How can I be sure I’m getting real Botox Cosmetic?

Only licensed and trained healthcare professionals have the experience necessary to administer Botox Cosmetic.  Allergen, Inc., the maker of Botox Cosmetic, is the only source for healthcare professionals to purchase the product, and each US FDA label has the “Allergen” hologram.

How soon will I see a difference? What kind of results can I expect?

You can expect to see results within days after your treatment and may continue to improve for up to a week. By day 30 in a clinical study, 89% of patients judged the severity of their frown lines between their brows as moderate or better.Your own results may vary. Be sure to talk to the doctor about what you can expect.