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BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.
BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is indicated in adult patients for the temporary improvement in the appearance of:
- Moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity
- Moderate to severe lateral canthal lines associated with orbicularis oculi activity
- Moderate to severe forehead lines associated with frontalis activity
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FAQs
Botox is a botulinum toxin that temporarily relaxes targeted muscles that cause wrinkles and fine lines. Dr. Grewal (a board-certified neurologist) has been injecting Botox since 2002.
While it’s become more commonly used in the past fifteen years, the injectable has actually been around since 1989. It was originally used for neurological conditions, and neurologists have been the first Botox injectors. Dr. Grewal (a board-certified neurologist) has been injecting Botox since 2002.
Whenever we move and contract our facial muscles, whether we’re squinting in the sunlight or beaming with joy, that can set the stage for wrinkles down the line. Wrinkles are difficult to prevent, and our dynamic lives mean dynamic facial expressions. Botox works by relaxing and temporarily keeping those muscles from moving, preventing more wrinkling on top of what you’re already dealing with. As a result, Botox users enjoy smoother skin and, over time and with repeated treatments, fewer wrinkles overall.
Botox is the perfect cosmetic treatment for anyone looking to both smooth out existing wrinkles and fine lines or prevent wrinkles in targeted areas of the face. Botox can be used to treat crow’s feet, smooth frown and forehead lines, and even give your brows a subtle lift. It’s a preferred treatment for many younger patients looking to prevent wrinkles down the line.
Part of the appeal of Botox is how quickly you can get in and out of the office for a treatment. After your complementary consultation to review relevant medical information and understand your goals, the treatment itself may take 10-15 minutes. As far as the treatment is concerned, most Botox clients report little pain during the procedure. If you’re sensitive to pain, we can apply a numbing cream (topical anesthetic) that can make your treatment even more comfortable. As medical professionals, we perform the procedure as cleanly and safety as possible. We use the highest quality and thinnest disposable needles to improve comfort. Once it’s done, you’ll be free to go about your day with minimal restrictions and no downtime. For a few hours after the injection, you will be asked to avoid saunas, hot-tubs, hot yoga, facials, and vigorous exercise. It’s quick, and most clients start seeing results within two to three days.
It depends. Our pricing structure is based on the number of units you need to achieve your results. How much Botox you’ll need will depend on the areas you’re looking to treat and factors that vary from person to person. Someone with deep-set wrinkles between their eyebrows will need more units than someone looking to minimize bunny lines or reduce mouth frown. If you’re not sure whether Botox is for you, consultations are free. We can develop a personalized plan, including pricing, that will have you feeling your best in no time. The number of units needed for a desired effect vary for each toxin (Botox, Daxxify, Dysport, and Xeomin).
For most people, Botox lasts about 3 months. Those who get treated regularly (on a schedule) will find that the treatment will start to last longer. A newer toxin called Daxxify has been shown to consistently last 4-6 months at recommended doses. At Clear Aesthetics we are proud to offer Daxxify and most other available toxins to our clients.
Approved Uses
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic:
- Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
- Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.
BOTOX® Cosmetic dosing units are not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product.
There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow’s feet lines, and/or forehead lines.
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX® Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. They include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.
Do not receive BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.
Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.
Tell your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.
Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids and eyebrows, swelling of your eyelids and dry eyes.
For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.
To report a side effect, please call Allergan at 1-800-678-1605.
Please see accompanying Summary of Information about BOTOX® Cosmetic.