| BOTOX®
Cosmetic overview |
| introduction
to BOTOX® Cosmetic |
injection
of a protein into specific muscles prevents contraction
and decreased lines; most commonly used for frown lines,
crow's feet and forehead lines |
| often
combined with... |
chemical
peel, dermal
fillers |
| procedure
details |
several
injections with a very small needle into specific muscles,
depending on the area to be treated |
| anesthesia
for Botox |
topical anesthesia
(cream or ice) may be used |
| surgical
facility |
doctor's
office |
| length
of procedure |
a
few minutes |
| discomfort
from BOTOX® Cosmetic |
minimal |
| what
to expect after BOTOX® Cosmetic |
results visible
in 3 to 7 days |
| risks
of BOTOX® Cosmetic |
bruising,
eyelid droop, and transient headache are most common unwanted
effects |
| variations
and techniques |
by
placing BOTOX® Cosmetic into different muscles, different
effects can be achieved; including neck, upper lip |
| cost
of BOTOX® Cosmetic |
$200
to $700 per cc |
| duration
of results |
results
of BOTOX® Cosmetic typically last 3 to 4 months |
| insurance |
insurance
may apply if BOTOX® Cosmetic is used for eyelid spasm
or facial spasm |
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procedure list -->
*digital imaging BOTOX®
Cosmetic pictures are for simulation purpses only;
surgical results may differ
BOTOX® Cosmetic
is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
