What is BOTOX® and is it safe?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a safe and effective therapy that eliminates facial wrinkles, frown lines, and softens harsh expressions.  BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used safely and successfully in ophthalmology for over 10 years, and for wrinkle therapy for over 6 years. In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy the only possible side effects are temporary and localized to the area of injection. LASER AESTHETICS buys its BOTOX® directly from Allergan, the only FDA approved source in the U.S.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified natural protein derived from Clostridium Botulinum, and is the registered trademark of Allergan Inc. Using a tiny micro-needle BOTOX® is injected , very precisely, into several locations on the face, typically, the verticle lines between your eyebrow, forehead lines, the lines at the corners of your eyes (crow’s feet). BOTOX®  injected into these targeted facial expression muscles, block nerve impulses to the muscle so it does not contract. This causes the overlying skin to become smoother, with fewer lines and wrinkles.   The action of frowning is stopped, and the frown lines soften, relax, and diminish. The untreated facial muscles contract in normal fashion allowing normal facial expression and feeling to be unaffected.  

How long does the procedure take?

Following the consultation, the actual procedure takes about 15 minutes.  Since there is no down time-you can do it at lunch time- and no one would know you had it done!

When does BOTOX® Cosmetic start to work, and how long does it last?

The results of your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment will begin to appear in three to four days. The effect will last three to four months, after which the treated muscles will gradually regain their action. When the frown line starts to reappear, a simple repeat treatment is all that is necessary to maintain the desired results. We advise patients to have their first 3 treatments precisely 12 weeks apart and the next 2 treatments precielsy at 16 weeks.  Typically patients who follow this treatment schedule need less Botox and increase the time needed between treatments.

Are there any side effects?

As with any injection, there can be temporary swelling, redness, bruising, headache or local discomfort. Patients with neuromuscular disorders should consult with their physician before receiving BOTOX® Cosmetic. BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment should not be administered to women who are pregnant.

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