Botox

Botox

  • Botox is onabotulinumtoxinA, manufactured by Allergan Inc., and is injected into targeted, active facial muscles to smooth, decrease or eliminate repeated creasing of the skin which causes wrinkles
  • Product is supplied as 50 units or 100 units/vial
  • Most common areas treated are the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, chin dimpling, and platysma bands
  • Results are temporary. Initial treatments last approximately 3-4 months.
  • Effects are seen between 6-12 days
  • Contraindicated in pregnant or lactating women

The Truth:

  • If you have taken aspirin, ibuprofen, supplemental Omega-3 or Vitamin E up to two weeks before treatment, you will have an increased risk of bruising at an injection site.
  • Even if you have NOT taken these medications, there is always the possibility of bruising.
  • If you are used to holding up your eyebrows as a way of lifting lids, treatment of the forehead may make your lids feel “heavy” because you can’t raise your brows. This will be discussed during evaluation.
  • Do not massage areas treated with Botox as this can spread product to unwanted areas

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Botox