Botox
What Is BOTOX?
Having a treatment with BOTOX® is one way that you can invest in your appearance BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple,
non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between
the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA). One 10-minute treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days there's a noticeable
improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the
activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time. In 2005, almost 3.3
million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic and is the only treatment approved by the
FDA for the temporary relief of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age.
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Botox Before and After Photo Gallery
A million people have been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic since FDA approval in 2002. Not just models and movie stars,
but people from all types of professions.
BOTOX® Cosmetic can smooth moderate to severe frown lines between your brows for up to 4 months. Of course, we
know that seeing is believing. So, take a look at men and women who have had BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments, and see for
yourself!
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The Botox Process
- Dr. Weston will administer several tiny injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic directly into the targeted muscles
that cause those moderate to severe frown lines between the brows.
- We will then determine where to administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles
in your brow area. The location, size, and use of the muscles that create a furrowed brow vary markedly among
individuals.
- No anesthesia is required, although Weston MedSurg may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic
cream prior to injecting. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief.
- You can expect to be in and out of Weston MedSurg Center without downtime. You may see a marked improvement
in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows within days. Improvement may continue for as long as a
month, and could last up to 4 months.
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BOTOX Side Effects
Weston MedSurg Center does not recommend BOTOX if you:
- have an infection where BOTOX® Cosmetic will be injected
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic
- are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
what you should tell Weston MedSurg before we’ll know if BOTOX is
right for you:
- have any diseases that affect your nerves and muscles. These diseases may increase your chance of side effects
with BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment.
- are breastfeeding
- are planning to become pregnant soon.
Can any of my medicines interact with BOTOX® Injections & Treatment?
Be sure Dr. Weston knows the names of all the medicines you are using, including:
- antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin, and lincomycin
- medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
- medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer’s disease.
- As with all prescription medicines, you should also notify your doctor if you are taking any over-the-
counter medicines or herbal products.
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