Some Answers to Questions About Botox

HOW DOES BOTOX™ REMOVE WRINKLES?
Botox™ blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. It relaxes the muscles so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlaying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, so that normal facial expressions are unaffected.

IS BOTOX™ SAFE?
Botox™ has been used safely and effectively for over ten years to treat many opthamological and neurological disorders. As a wrinkle treatment it has been available for seven years. Although it is a toxin, it is used in extremely small amounts and does not spread throughout the body.

DOES IT HURT?
There may be an initial minor sting for the first few seconds at the injection site. The needles used are tiny micro needles and once the injection is complete there is usually no discomfort.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
It is common to experience some minor bruising around the injection site. In some cases the toxin may migrate and cause short-term weakness of nearby muscles. In rare instances it can cause a droopy eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression.  The effects of Botox™ are completely reversible so any side effect is temporary.

WHAT PARTS OF THE BODY CAN BE TREATED?
The most common areas for the use of Botox™ are
the frown lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal forehead lines, and the crow's feet.

WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
Results are seen within four to seven days after treatment. The muscle relaxes and reduces the appearance of lines.

HOW LONG DOES THE EFFECT LAST?
The effects of Botox™ usually last three to five months, at which time another injection is required. After several treatments, the effects of Botox may begin to last longer, sometimes up to six to eight months.

IS BOTOX™ TREATMENT FOR EVERYONE?
There are few restrictions regarding Botox™ treatments. However, treatment should not be undertaken if pregnant or if a neurological disease exits.