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What is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® is the trade name of Botulinum Toxin Type A, a purified toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is injected into facial muscles to reduce or eliminate crow's feet, wrinkles and frown lines. BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic attacks wrinkles at their source. It partially blocks the nerve impulses to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. These isolated muscles are temporarily inactivated by the BOTOX® therapy, and can no longer contract. The action of frowning is stopped, and lines diminish by relaxing the facial muscles that create wrinkles.
Is BOTOX® therapy safe?
BOTOX® therapy is a simple and safe procedure. It has been used with extraordinary success and safety for a variety of medical conditions since the 1970s and for facial wrinkles since the early 1990s. It is extremely safe with no known long-term consequences after more than 20 years of use. It became FDA approved for treatment of facial wrinkles in 2002, and Dr. Nerette and his team of professionals have been successfully providing BOTOX® treatments to the South Florida area since that time. At Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon, w e are committed to performing only those treatments that are clinically proven. Each of our medical experts has been specifically trained to offer you the safest process possible.
What are the side effects of BOTOX® therapy?
Because the effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic are completely reversible, side effects are temporary. Many patients experience minor stinging at the time of injection and short-term bruising of the area is a normal response. On occasion, droopy eyelid can occur, this is temporary and with skilled technique, the chances of this are very small.
Who is not a candidate for BOTOX® injection?
Patients that are pregnant or have neurological problems are not candidates for BOTOX® treatments. However, most patients with wrinkles and lines are candidates. Contraindications generally are minimal therefore making this a suitable treatment for most patients.
How long do BOTOX® injections last?
BOTOX® injections are temporary. It typically has its onset of action within a day or two and the effect lasts 3-6 months with individual variations. When the frown line starts to reappear, a simple repeat treatment is all that is necessary to maintain the desired results.
Who performs BOTOX® treatments?
BOTOX® therapy should only be performed under the direction of a licensed physician experienced and trained in the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
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