This is a great time of the year to come in and try BOTOX ® Cosmetic. BOTOX ® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe lines on the upper-third of the face.
Here are some common Frequently Asked Questions about BOTOX ® Cosmetic:
FAQs about BOTOX ® Cosmetic
Q. What can be done to alleviate my facial wrinkles during lunch, without excessive pain or recovery time?
Treatment with BOTOX ® Cosmetic.
Q. What is BOTOX ® Cosmetic?
BOTOX ® Cosmetic is a therapeutic agent derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. Also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, BOTOX ® Cosmetic is produced in FDA controlled laboratory conditions and is administered in extremely small therapeutic doses. Botulinum Toxin Type A is the most studied of the seven different serotypes of botulinum toxin (A, B, C1, D, E, F, and G.) Each type has different properties and actions. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent that helps to remove wrinkles over a variety of areas of the face. It has been used for over twenty years and millions of injections, and is approved by the FDA for a number of different conditions.
Q. How does BOTOX ® Cosmetic work?
Normally your brain sends electrical messages to facial muscles so that they can contract and move. The electrical message that is generated from you brain is transmitted through facial nerves. At the end of the nerve a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, is released to deliver a message to the muscle. BOTOX® Cosmetic works to block the release of acetylcholine, and, as a result, the muscle doesn’t receive the message to contract. Therefore, BOTOX® Cosmetic provides predictable and reliable results in alleviating wrinkles resulting from overactivity of certain muscles.
Q. How is BOTOX ® Cosmetic administered?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the muscle using a very fine needle. Tiny amounts are required, usually less than 0.5 cc. Multiple areas may be treated at the same time.
Q. Is anesthesia required?
No.
Q. How long does the treatment take?
BOTOX ® Cosmetic injections take less than a minute to perform.
Q. Does the treatment hurt?
No. Some patients may report minor and temporary discomfort from treatment, however, this lasts for only seconds. The majority of patients do not complain at all, and in fact, most patients will use BOTOX ® Cosmetic again.
Q. Is there any recovery time required?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is truly a lunchtime procedure. You may return to work immediately after treatment.
Q. When does BOTOX ® Cosmetic start to work?
Usually, you will see the effects of BOTOX ® Cosmetic within two to three days. The maximum benefit is reached in one to two weeks.
Q. How long does the effect last?
Typically, effects last from three to six months before fading. To maintain the best results, patients should retreat about every three to four months.
Q. How long can I be treated with BOTOX ® Cosmetic?
BOTOX ® Cosmetic treatments can typically be repeated indefinitely. Long-term treatment with BOTOX ® Cosmetic has well-established as it has been used for over 20 years worldwide.
Q. Is BOTOX ® Cosmetic right for me?
Book a consultation with Dr. Mendelsohn to find out if BOTOX ® Cosmetic is the right treatment for you. BOTOX ® Cosmetic should not be used during pregnancy, if you are nursing, or if you are taking certain medications. Only your Facial Plastic Surgeon can determine the best course of treatment. If you have any questions regarding the use of BOTOX ® Cosmetic, please call or email us.
Dr. Mendelsohn is a national trainer for Allergen. Which means that he has been professionally trained to administer BOTOX ® Cosmetic and he also teaches other physicians how to inject.
Don’t wait call today to schedule your appointment! 513.351.FACE(3223) Let’s get started with your Cincinnati BOTOX procedure.
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