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COSMETIC MEDICAL CARE
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LASER CENTER
(949) 855-7525
2 Hughes
Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-7525
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Botox® Cosmetic
Questions and Answers
What is Botox® Cosmetic?
Botox® has been used therapeutically for more than 17 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It is one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. In 2002, the same formulation-under the label Botox® Cosmetic-was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for treatment 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. When powerful muscles between the brows contract, they draw the brows together, causing the skin to fold or furrow. As skin becomes less elastic with age, those folds or furrows result in stubborn lines.
Because frown lines are dynamic lines caused be over-active muscles, they can usually be treated with tiny injections of Botox® Cosmetic.
How does Botox® Cosmetic work?
During treatment, very low doses of Botox® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles responsible for frown lines between the brows. By blocking the release of a chemical that causes these muscles to contract, Botox® Cosmetic enables them to relax. The effects are very localized and, when administered by an experienced physician, do not affect your ability to smile, laugh, or otherwise show expression. Botox® Cosmetic is the only product of its kind that has been approved for use in this area.
Can Botox® Cosmetic be used on other areas beside the area between the brows?
Yes, other area can be treated such as the lines to the left and right of the eyes. Consult with one of our doctors to find out how Botox® Cosmetic can work for your particular situation.
What are the possible side effects?
The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/brusing may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain nueromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.