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Botox - Cosmetic
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Millions of men and women of
all skin colors and ethnicities have realized
the benefits of being treated with BO TOX
Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A). You can too!
When administered by an experienced physician,
you can still smile, frown, and look surprised
without those lines between your brows. For more
information, call the BEST Program today at
(954) 776-3415.
What is BOTOX Cosmetic?
BOTOX has been used therapeutically for more
than 17 years to treat a variety of medical
conditions. It is approved in more than 75
countries and remains the most-studied botulinum
toxin and one of the most widely researched
medicines in the world. In 2002, the same
formulation - under the label BOTOX Cosmetic -
was approved by the US FDA for treatment of
moderate to severe frown lines between the brows
in people ages 18 to 65.
What causes frown lines between the
brows?
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The lines that
appear between your brows actually
result from muscle movement and the
passage of time. When powerful muscles
between the brows contract, they draw
the brows together, causing the skin to
fold or furrow. As skin becomes less
elastic with age, those folds or furrows
result in stubborn lines.
Because frown lines are dynamic lines
caused by overactive muscles, they can
usually be treated with tiny injections
of the BOTOX Cosmetic.
Static lines, on the other hand, are
lines that are visible even when the
muscles are at rest. These lines are
usually treated with a filler, such as
JUVÉDERM injectable gel. |
How does BOTOX Cosmetic work?
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| During treatment,
very low doses of BOTOX Cosmetic are
administered via a few tiny injections
directly into the muscles responsible
for frown lines between the brows. By
blocking the release of a chemical that
causes these muscles to contract, BOTOX
Cosmetic enables them to relax. The
effects are very localized and, when
administered by an experienced
physician, do not affect your ability to
smile, laugh, or otherwise show
expression. BOTOX Cosmetic is the only
product of its kind that has been
approved for use in this area. |
What are the common side effects of
BOTOX Cosmetic?
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| The most common
side effects following injection include
temporary eyelid droop and nausea.
Localized pain, infection, inflammation,
tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or
bleeding/bruising may be associated with
the injection. Patients with certain
neuromuscular disorders such as ALS,
myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton
Syndrome may be at increased risk of
serious side effects. |
Is there any chance of serious side
effects with BOTOX Cosmetic?
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| Serious heart
problems and serious allergic reactions
have been reported rarely. If you think
you're having an allergic reaction or
other unusual symptoms, such as
difficulty swallowing, speaking, or
breathing, call your doctor immediately. |
What is the treatment like?
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 BOTOX
Cosmetic is a quick and minimally
invasive procedure consisting of a few
tiny injections. Your BEST Program
doctor will determine exactly where to
administer these injections to achieve
the best results for you. No anesthesia
is required, though we may choose to
numb the area with a cold pack or
anesthetic cream prior to injecting.
The entire procedure takes approximately
10 minutes, and there is no downtime
afterward. Discomfort is minimal and
brief. Localized pain, infection,
inflammation, tenderness, swelling,
redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be
associated with the injection. |
Will I still be able to make facial
expressions?
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| Although you may
see a marked improvement, a treatment
with BOTOX Cosmetic does not make you
look like you've "had work done." The
muscle activity that causes frown lines
is simply reduced, so you can still
frown or look surprised without the
wrinkles and creases between your brows. |
How soon will I see a difference?
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You can expect to
see results within days after your
treatment, and the appearance of the
area between your brows may continue to
improve for up to a week.
By day 30 in a phase 3 clinical study,
89% of patients judged the severity of
their frown lines between their brows as
moderate or better. Visible results have
been shown to last up to 4 months. After
that, many patients are ready to return
for a follow-up treatment.
Your own results may vary - be sure to
talk to discuss with your BEST Program
doctor about what you can expect. |
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How do I know if
BOTOX Cosmetic is right
for me?
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If you are between the
ages of 18 and 65 with
moderate to severe frown
lines between your
brows, you may be a
candidate for BOTOX
Cosmetic.
Ask your BEST Program
doctor if BOTOX Cosmetic
is right for you. |
Is BOTOX Cosmetic
expensive?
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Actually, it's quite
affordable. Although
many people think of
BOTOX Cosmetic as a
luxury treatment for the
"rich and famous",
recent statistics show
otherwise. According to
the 2005, ASERF BOTOX
Cosmetic Use Survey,
people just like you
make up two-thirds of
the patient base: Those
with annual household
incomes of less than
$100,000 (44%) were more
likely to be treated
with BOTOX Cosmetic than
those with annual
incomes greater than
$150,000 (36%). |
How can I be sure
I'm getting real BOTOX
Cosmetic?
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Only licensed and
trained healthcare
professionals have the
experience necessary to
administer BOTOX
Cosmetic. Allergan,
Inc., the maker of BOTOX
Cosmetic, is the only
source for healthcare
professionals to
purchase the product,
and each US FDA-approved
vial label has the "Allergan"
hologram. |
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Call the BEST Program TODAY
(954) 776-3415 to set-up a no-obligation
appointment at our Ft Lauderdale office to
discuss BOTOX Cosmetic or
contact a physician online.
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