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A Botox
Cosmetic treatment is a simple, non-surgical procedure that smoothes
the deep, persistent lines between your brows that developed over
time. One ten-minute treatment--a few tiny injections--relaxes the
muscles that cause those lines to form and keeps them relaxed up
to four months. Botox Cosmetic has been widely tested. Now it's
approved by the FDA.
The results are dramatic and apparent within days. In clinical trials,
nearly 90% of the men and women surveyed rated the improvement in
their brow lines as moderate to better. For many, Botox Cosmetic
virtually "erases" these lines.
Unlike surgery, Botox Cosmetic is fast, simple, and minimally invasive,
with no downtime or recovery. Most people return directly to work
or normal activity following treatment. Within days, they report
looking more natural and relaxed. With Botox Cosmetic, they'll know
you've done something, they just won't know what.
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| What
is Botox? |
Botox
is a natural, purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum
bacterium. Very low doses of Botox are administered via a few tiny
injections directly into the overactive muscles that cause lines
to form. The medicine works by blocking the transmission of nerve
impulses to the injected muscles. The effects of Botox are usually
confined to the injected region; it does not travel throughout the
body.
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| What
Botox Isn't |
Botox
Cosmetic is not magic. It's medicine - the result of years of careful
research and testing. It is specifically used in cosmetics to treat
frown lines.
Botox
will not radically change your appearance or make you look "like
you've had work done." It will not make you look twenty years
younger. Because it's highly localized and administered intramuscularly,
its effects are usually confined to the region of injection, and
Botox does not remain in your body indefinitely.
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| Are
the treatments painful? |
Discomfort
is minimal and brief. Your physician may choose to use a local anesthetic
cream or ice to minimize this. Once the injection is complete, there
is usually no discomfort.
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| Am
I a candidate for Botox treatment? |
Any
image-conscious man or woman who is concerned about the appearance
of their frown line can consider treatment. Botox can be used by people
from age 18 to 65. Your doctor can help you decide if Botox is right
for you. Thousands of men and women have already discovered the benefits
of Botox -- teachers, mothers, and business people as well as celebrities
and models.
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| How
long does the treatment application last? |
Botox
lasts up to four months.
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| Will
my lines look worse if I choose not to continue treatments? |
No.
Your frown lines gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance
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| Are
Botox treatments expensive? |
When
compared to other available options for facial aesthetics, Botox is
quite affordable. Accourding to the American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery's 2000 survey, Botox is one of the least expensive
facial aesthetic procedures, ranking seventh of the nine most widely
used procedures in the United States. The cost must be weighed relative
to your expectations. Check our fee schedule for more information.
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