What is Botox® Cosmetic?

It is a natural, purified protein that is used for the treatment of facial wrinkles.

How does it work?

Botox® Cosmetic is injected in minute amounts into frown lines (between the brow), the forehead, crows’ feet and around the mouth. It relaxes facial muscles which thereby causes the overlying wrinkles to soften and often disappear.

I’m only thirty-five years old and do not have that many wrinkles. Why should I consider getting Botox® Cosmetic treatments?

Patients that receive regular treatments are able to not only reduce the lines they already have but also prevent additional ones from forming in the future, thus slowing the natural wrinkling of the skin that comes with age.

How safe is it?

Used correctly and administered by a dermatologist, Botox® Cosmetic treatments have very few risks. Your physician injects only a very tiny amount of the medication into different spots in the skin yet gives patients fantastic results. The most common side effect is a small amount of bruising at the injection site.

How long has Botox been used to treat patients?

Botox has been used to treat patients for more than 20 years. It was initially used by ophthalmologists to control chronic eye spasms and twitching. Only later did it become apparent that Botox could be used to treat wrinkles.

More than a million patients have been treated since it was approved by the FDA in 2002 for the treatment of frown lines between the brows. However, dermatologists have treated patients for cosmetic purposes with Botox since the mid 1980’s and still continue to use it on an “off-label” basis for other cosmetic areas.

Dermatologists also use Botox to treat severe sweating under the arms and/or palms, a condition known as hyperhidrosis. In addition, many neurologists use it to help patients with severe migraine headaches and the drug has become a key treatment tool for pain specialists.

Where can I get more information?

Please give us a call and a member of our staff would be happy to answer your questions. Allergan also has a website www.botoxcosmetic.com with more information.

What is Brilliant Distinctions?

The Brilliant Distinctions™ Program is a way you can earn points redeemable for great rewards when you visit one of our physicians for BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments! Enrollment is easy. Ask your physician for a Brilliant Distinctions™ packet and get started to enjoy your special offers and exclusive invitations.