What is Botox?
Botox is a medication that has been used for 16 years to treat for a variety of medical reasons. Approved by the FDA in 2002, Botox has been the most popular clinician-administered procedure in the U.S. for the 4th year in a row. In 2006,
3.3 million Botox treatments were performed, an increase of almost 16% from 2004.

What is it used for?
It is administered in a simple, non-surgical procedure that temporarily improves the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65.

What causes frown lines between the brows?
The lines that appear between your brows actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time. As skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning can result in those moderate to severe lines between the brows.

What are the common side effects?
This includes temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection.

How does Botox work?
Once injected into the muscle responsible for frown lines, Botox blocks the chemicals that cause facial muscles to contract, thereby relaxing them. Botox is the only product of its kind that affects the muscles that cause moderate to severe frown lines.

Does it hurt?
No anesthesia is required, although your clinician may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting.

How long does it last?
The entire procedure rakes approximately 10 minutes, and there is no downtime afterward. Discomfort is minimal and brief.

How soon will I see a difference?
You can expect to see results within days after your treatment. The appearance of the area between your brows may continue to improve for up to a week. Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 months, and after that you may be ready to return for a follow-up treatment.

What are the contraindications of Botox?
Patients diagnosed with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome have an increased risk of serious side effects, therefore should not receive the medication. The clinician makes a health screen test to ascertain safety and efficacy of Botox.

How much does it cost?
The price range is $300 - $500 per treatment and is not covered by health insurance.