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It seems like everybody is talking about BOTOX® Cosmetic, the highly effective, non-surgical procedure that can dramatically reduce your toughest wrinkle within 7  days and lasts up to four months. It's been reported in the news, in fashion, health and beauty magazines, and on TV. Or perhaps you've heard about it from your friends, and you want to know more. You want the whole story before you decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you.
At the forefront of the ever-evolving field of non-surgical aesthetic enhancements, Botox® injections can shave years from your face in a procedure that takes a matter of minutes. Plus, unlike cosmetic surgery, Botox® is safe and virtually non-invasive. Over a million people have been treated with Botox® Cosmetic since its FDA approval in 2002 and Botox® has been used in the field of Ophthalmology since the 1980's.
With Botox® , you can achieve impressive results without the bruising, swelling and downtime of invasive cosmetic surgery. In our office, Botox® is used to eliminate the wrinkles in the forehead, brow area and crow's feet around the eyes. The results can usually be seen within 3-7 days and can last up to 4 months or longer. Results may vary according to your unique physiology.
At the Hosmer Center for Women, Dr. Stephan Hosmer specializes in performing state-of-the-art Botox® injections. Board Certified, Dr. Hosmer has been administering Botox® since the FDA approved its cosmetic use in 2002. He would be delighted to discuss your procedure with you in great detail. You'll be amazed to see what Botox® can do to rejuvenate your appearance!
What exactly is Botox® Cosmetic?
How does Botox® Cosmetic work?
When will I see results from a Botox® Cosmetic treatment?
How long does Botox® Cosmetic last?
Botox® sounds like magic; is it?
Who should administer Botox® Cosmetic?
Is treatment with Botox® Cosmetic painful?
Who should not use Botox® Cosmetic?
Will I experience any side effects?
Will my facial expressions continue to look natural?
What will happen to the frown lines between my brows if I
choose not to continue treatments?
Is Botox® Cosmetic affordable?
Do treatment results differ?
Who makes Botox® ?
What exactly is Botox® Cosmetic?
Botox® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, type A. It is a non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. During treatment, very low doses of Botox® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. When Botox® ® Cosmetic is injected into the muscles surrounding the brow area for instance, those muscles cannot "scrunch up" for a period of time. They are paralyzed. Any wrinkles in that area, often referred to as furrows or frown lines, temporarily go away. The treatment is usually done in about 10 minutes and no recovery time is needed.
How does Botox® Cosmetic 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.
When will I see results from a Botox® Cosmetic treatment?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve for up to a month, and results can last for up to 4 months. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results may vary.
How long does Botox® Cosmetic 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.
Botox® sounds like magic; is it?
Botox® Cosmetic is not magic. It's medicine. Botox® will not radically change your appearance or make you look 20 years younger. Because it's highly localized and administered intramuscularly, its effects are usually confined to the region of injection, and Botox® does not remain in your body indefinitely.
However, if doing all you can to look your best is important to you, Botox® may be an excellent choice. If reducing those lines between your brows would make you feel more attractive, Botox® is here for you. Thousands of appearance-conscious women and men are discovering the benefits of Botox® . And not just models and movie stars! Everyday people — teachers, mothers and business people, Botox® is now affordable and accessible to people from all walks of life.
Who should administer Botox® Cosmetic?
Botox® Cosmetic is administered by physicians and is available only by prescription. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued statements warning of the possible hazards of "Botox® parties." A Botox® injection is a medical procedure that should be performed in a controlled medical environment. According to the FDA, administering this treatment during a cocktail party greatly diminishes the gravity of this medical procedure. There is always a risk of adverse reactions or side effects after a Botox® injection, so patients need to be in a capable medical setting that is equipped to handle an emergency situation. And, the ingestion of alcohol at or around the time of injection could worsen any bruising at the injection site.
Is treatment with Botox® Cosmetic painful?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Many people return directly to work or normal activity following Botox® Cosmetic treatment.
Who should not use Botox® Cosmetic?
Botox® Cosmetic is approved for use in adult patients 18 to 65 years of age. However, Botox® Cosmetic should not be used if you are pregnant, or think you might be pregnant, or in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) or by any individuals with known hypersensitivity (or allergies) to any ingredient in the formulation. Patients with neurological disorders such as ALS, Myasthenia Gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
Tell Dr. Hosmer if you have any diseases that affect your nerves and muscles. These diseases may increase your chance of side effects with Botox® ® Cosmetic treatment. Also tell Dr. Hosmer if you are breastfeeding or are planning to become pregnant soon.
Be sure that Dr. Hosmer 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 and medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer's disease. As with all prescription medicines, you should also notify Dr. Hosmer if you are taking any over-the-counter medicines or herbal products. This is not a complete list of medicines that can interact with Botox® ® Cosmetic, so be sure to discuss everything you are taking with Dr. Hosmer.
Will I experience any side effects?
Possible side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. Less frequently occurring (<3%) adverse reactions include pain in the face, erythema at the injection site, and muscle weakness. These events are thought to be associated with the injection itself rather than the Botox® and occurred within the first week.
Will my facial expressions continue to look natural?
After treatment with Botox® Cosmetic, you may look in the mirror and see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. 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.
What will happen to the frown lines between my brows if I choose not to continue treatments?
Botox® Cosmetic works by temporarily reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause those persistent frown lines that have developed between your brows over time. Within days, you may see an improvement that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary. If you do not continue treatments, the frown lines between your brows will gradually look like they did before treatment.
Is Botox® Cosmetic affordable?
When considering your facial aesthetic options, Botox® Cosmetic is quite affordable. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's 2003 survey, Botox® Cosmetic is one of the least expensive facial aesthetic procedures in the United States. Like other appearance-related investments, such as hair coloring and cuts, teeth whitening and chemical peels, the cost must be weighed relative to your expectations.
Do treatment results differ?
To get the best results, it's important to go to a medical doctor who is experienced in administering Botox® Cosmetic. Dr. Steve Hosmer is Board Certified, who has administered Botox® Cosmetic since its FDA approval for costmetic use in 2002.
Who makes Botox® ?
Botox® is the result of years of careful research and testing by the Allergan Corporation. Allergan Botox® product is the only one of its type. No other company manufacturers anything like it.
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Possible Side Effects Include:
Temporary eyelid droop
Upper respiratory-tract infection
Headache
Flu syndrome
Bruising/soreness at injection site
Nausea
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
FDA approves Botox® to smooth wrinkles
Allergan (Manufacturer of Botox® )
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