Botox ^® Cosmetic

You've probably heard a lot about BOTOX ^®; Cosmetic. It's been in the news, in fashion, health, and beauty magazines, and on TV. Your friends may even be talking about how it works.

Could this be what you've been looking for a procedure that can temporarily smooth those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows, lines on your forehead or those strong "crows feet" in the eye area with no surgery and no recovery time? An improvement can be seen within days, lasting for up to 4 months.

Almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone a 16% increase over 2004. Not just models and movie stars, but people from all types of professions have tried it.

In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) ranked BOTOX ^®; Cosmetic as the most popular physician-administered aesthetic procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical and nonsurgical combined).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Botox ^® Cosmetic?
BOTOX ^® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is a nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age. During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX ^® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. The treatment is usually done in about 10 minutes, and no recovery time is needed. Within days, you may see an improvement that can last up to 4 months.

How Does Botox ^® Work?
Those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows form over time as the result of muscle activity. BOTOX ^® Cosmetic is injected directly into the muscles between your brows. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles this reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those persistent lines to form.

How Long Does Botox ^® Last?
Results from treatment with BOTOX ^® Cosmetic can last for up to 4 months. If you discontinue treatment, the frown lines between your brows gradually will look like they did before treatment.

Will My Facial Expressions Continue to Look Natural?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX ^® Cosmetic will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you "had work done." The muscle activity that causes frown lines between the brows is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your brows