What is BOTOX Cosmetic? 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. The results are dramatic and apparent within days. Most people return directly to work or normal activity following treatment. BOTOX® Cosmetic 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 is highly localized and administered intramuscularly, its effects are usually confined to the region of injection, and BOTOX® Cosmetic does not remain in your body indefinitely.

BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.

What should I expect?
Your nurse injector will determine exactly where to administer tiny injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is required, although he or she may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. The entire procedure will take approximately ten minutes. Discomfort is minimal and brief - most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. It is unlikely you will develop significant side effects, although some people develop slight temporary bruising at the injection site, which can easily be covered by makeup. Within days you'll see a marked improvement which may continue to improve for as long as a week and should last up to four months.

Are there any side effects?
The most common side effects are headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea.

Who is a good candidate for BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Any image-conscious man or woman who is concerned about the appearance of their frown lines can consider treatment. BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used by people from age 18-65.

What exactly is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a natural, purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Very low doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the overactive muscles that cause lines to form. BOTOX® Cosmetic works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles. The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic are usually confined to the injected region; it does not travel throughout the body.

Are BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments painful?
Discomfort is minimal and brief. Our physician may choose to use a local anesthetic cream or ice to minimize this. Once the injection is complete, there is usually no discomfort.

Will my lines look worse if I choose not to continue treatments?
No. Your lines gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance.

How long does BOTOX® Cosmetic last?
BOTOX® Cosmetic lasts up to four months.

More information is available at www.BOTOXCosmetic.net.

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