BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® is FDA approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles. BOTOX® can be used to smooth out facial wrinkles, lines, and furrows particularly around the eyes and forehead. It will soften that tired, angry look frequently caused by the muscles between the eyebrows, in an area called the glabella, it will improve forehead wrinkles, and it can be used to treat "crow's feet" or fine lines around the outside corners of the eye. BOTOX® (botulinum toxin A) where injected will temporarily weaken the facial muscles. It is often a first step for people considering cosmetic surgery, as it may give them a better idea of what to expect. The procedure takes only a few minutes and consists of a series of tiny injections around the muscle causing the wrinkles. You return to work the same day. It takes 2-3 days to see the effects of the BOTOX®, which can last between 3 and 6 months. BOTOX® should be repeated at that time to maintain the improvement. Side effects are rare.

BOTOX® has other uses on the face and neck as well. It recently received FDA approval for treatment of migraines. It can be used to treat a condition called "hyperhidrosis" or excess sweating under the arms or on the palms.