Botox™
What
is Botox™?
How does Botox™ work?
How
is Botox™ administered?
Which areas can be
treated?
How long will it last?
What are
the potential side effects of Botox™?
Is Botox™ safe?
What is Botox™?
Botox™ is a protein produced by a bacteria similar to
penicillin.
How does Botox™ work?
Botox™ blocks the nerve impulses that trigger muscle
contraction. It is this muscle contraction that leads to wrinkles.
If the muscle contraction is blocked or prevented by using
Botox™, the skin gains a smooth, relaxed appearance.
How is Botox™
adminstered?
Botox™ is given via small injections into the specific
muscles of an area to be treated. It takes about two weeks to fully
take effect.
Which areas can be treated?
The frown area between the eyes (the glabella)
Forehead
Eyes - crows feet
Eyes - brow lift
Nose - bunny lines
Mouth
Neck
How long will it last?
The effect will last four to six months.
What are the potential
side effects of Botox™?
Headaches can occur for the first 12 hours after treatment.
There may be swelling and / or bruising at the site of injection.
Ptosis - drooping of the upper eyelid. This is rare and
technique dependent.
Is Botox™ safe?
Botox™ has been used for over 20 years in the medical field.
There are over 2000 published trials in over 60 countries which
indicate that it is safe. There have been no documented allergic
reactions to Botox™, or any reported permanent side effects.