Frequently asked questions about BOTOX Cosmetic™

What is BOTOX Cosmetic™?
BOTOX Cosmetic™ is an injectable treatment derived from a purified protein.
It smoothes out frown lines by preventing the muscles between your
eyebrows from contracting into a wrinkle.

How is BOTOX Cosmetic™ used?
A tiny amount of BOTOX Cosmetic'" is injected into the muscle that creates
the dynamic wrinkle. When BOTOX Cosmetic™ is injected into a muscle,
it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the
muscle relaxes. As the muscle relaxes, the dynamic wrinkle overlying
the muscle is smoothed away.

Where can BOTOX Cosmetic™ be injected?
The most common areas for the use of BOTOX Cosmetic'" are the frown
lines between the eyebrows and on the forehead. On occasion, some
other areas may be treated as well; however, in Canada, BOTOX Cosmetic™
is only cleared for use for frown lines between the eyebrows.

Will it give me a fake, frozen look?
Not if you are treated by an experienced doctor, who will be able to determine
the right dose and injection technique for you. The treatment only relaxes the
muscle beneath the frown line at the injection site, so the other elements of
facial expression remain active. It also has no effect on the sensory nerves,
so you will still have normal feeling in the treated areas.

How long does a BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatment last?
The effects of BOTOX Cosmetic'" usually last three to four months,
at which time another injection is required. After several treatments,
the effects of BOTOX Cosmetic'" may begin to last longer.

Are BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatments safe?
BOTOX Cosmetic'" has been used safely and successfully in ophthalmology
for over 10 years, and for wrinkle therapy for over 6 years. In the amounts
used for wrinkle therapy, the most common side effects, such as bruising,
are temporary and localized to the area of injection.

Is this treatment for everyone?
There are very few restrictions regarding BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatments.
Patients who are pregnant or nursing, or have a neurologic disease should
not be treated. Patients should discuss with their physician if
BOTOX Cosmetic™ treatments are appropriate for them.

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