BOTOX® cosmetic is a purified chemical that is injected during a simple, non-surgical procedure. BOTOX® therapy smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your eyebrows, on your forehead, and around your eyes. Upon treatment, the muscles that cause deep lines to form become relaxed, and a youthful appearance is restored quickly and safely. BOTOX® therapy needs to be re-injected every four to six months, but as the treated muscles progressively become weaker, the interval treatments become longer.
What can I expect during BOTOX® treatment?
A typical treatment takes about 30 minutes, depending on the number of areas the client wishes to have injected. You will be asked to frown and smile so that we can determine which muscles in your face are used the most. We will then inject each appropriate site with a very thin needle and syringe containing BOTOX®, which relaxes the muscles in which it is injected. In most cases, there is very little pain involved in BOTOX® injections. However, there are some clients who are more sensitive than others, in which cas a numbing cream will be applied before treatment begins. No advance allergy testing is necessary.
How long will results last?
Each client is different. Generally, you can expect results to last from 4 to 6 months.
Am I am good candidate for BOTOX® injections?
If you are someone who is beginning to notice that your skin is not quite as youthful as it once was, then you are an excellent candidate for BOTOX® injections.
How soon will I see results?
A few clients notice a slightly softer, smoother appearance immediately following a BOTOX® treatment, while most clients see significant improvement in a few days to two weeks.
Is the treatment completely safe?
BOTOX® has been safely used in the United States since 1989 to treat neuromuscular disorders of the eye, and was approved for cosmetic use by the FDA in 2002.