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FAQs - Botox
Who is a Candidate for Botox® Cosmetic?
Since it acts by relaxing muscles, it is more effective for the treatment of "dynamic" wrinkles
(those that appear while using facial muscles, such as smiling or frowning) than
on "static" wrinkles, which are there all the time. If you a desire
a more youthful look by elevating your brow, Botox® Cosmetic is also an excellent
choice.
Is Botox® Cosmetic Safe?
Physicians have used botulinum toxin safely and extensively
for more than 20 years to treat a variety of muscular diseases
as well as wrinkles. The injection causes temporary weakness
of only those muscles injected.
What Should I Expect?
Botox® Cosmetic injection treatments are attractive because
they are relatively inexpensive and require no recovery time.
Injections are done with a fine needle and require no anesthesia.
By carefully choosing the muscles to treat, we weaken only
the wrinkle-producing muscles while preserving natural facial
expression. Treatment takes about 15 minutes.
Most patients can return to work immediately.
Patients should avoid strenuous physical activity for the
first 24 hours after the injection. The effect is not immediate.
It usually takes three to five days to reduce muscle movement.
But results will be apparent within days. Potential risks
are thoroughly discussed with you before your first treatment.
How Long Will it Last?
An improvement can be seen within days and usually lasts
3 – 6 months, although results may vary. After repeated
treatment cycles, the effects may last longer. |
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