Botox
BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to
improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar
lines) in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How does BOTOX®
Cosmetic work?
A: BOTOX®
Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to
improve the look of the “11s,” the moderate-to-severe frown lines between the
eyebrows (glabellar lines). It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected
muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to
form between the brows.
Q: When will I see results from a BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatment?
A: Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate-to-severe
frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve for up to 30 days, and
results can last for up to 4 months. Individual results may vary.
Q:
How
long does BOTOX®
Cosmetic last?
A: Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 months.1
Your own results may vary – be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about
what you can expect and when to schedule your next appointment.
Q:
Is
treatment with BOTOX®
Cosmetic painful?
A: Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injection, your physician
may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The entire
procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Most patients are in and out of the
physician’s office without downtime following BOTOX®
Cosmetic treatment.
Side effects associated with the injection include localized pain, infection,
inflammation, tenderness, swelling, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising.
Q: Will I still be able to make facial expressions?
A: Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX®
Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) will not radically change your facial appearance
or make you look as if you’ve “had work done.” The muscle activity that causes
frown lines between the brows is temporarily reduced, so you can still frown or
look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.
Q: Who should not take BOTOX®
Cosmetic?
A: Do not take BOTOX®
Cosmetic if you:
·
are
allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX®
or BOTOX®
Cosmetic.
·
had
an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc®
or Dysport®
·
have
a skin infection at the planned injection site
You should not be treated with BOTOX®
Cosmetic if you have:
·
a
disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton
syndrome).
·
allergies to any botulinum toxin product
·
had
any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the past
·
a
breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema
·
swallowing problems
·
bleeding problems
·
plans
to have surgery
·
had
surgery on your face
·
weakness of your forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows
·
drooping eyelids
·
any
other change in the way your face normally looks
·
are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if BOTOX®
Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby.
·
are
breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if BOTOX®
Cosmetic passes into breast milk.
Q: What are the possible side effects of BOTOX®
Cosmetic?
A: Side effects associated with the injection include localized pain, infection,
inflammation, tenderness, swelling, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising.
Other side effects of BOTOX®
Cosmetic include:
·
dry
mouth
·
discomfort or pain at the injection site
·
tiredness
·
headache
·
neck
pain
·
eye
problems such as double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping
eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes
· allergic
reactions; symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX®
or BOTOX®
Cosmetic may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms,
or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away
if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not
go away.
Q: What will happen to the moderate to severe frown lines between my brows if I
choose not to continue treatments?
A: If you do not continue treatments, the moderate-to-severe frown lines between
your brows will gradually return to the way they looked before treatment.
Q:
Do
treatment results differ?
A: Yes, individual results may vary. To get the best results, it's important to
go to a doctor who is experienced in administering BOTOX®
Cosmetic.