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BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatments
BOTOX® is fast becoming the cosmetic treatment of choice and is considered
mainstream refreshed you.   

Description and Procedure

BOTOX® is the brand name for a chemical produced from Clostridium botulinum
bacterium.  In April 2002, the FDA has approved the use of BOTOX® for
treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows.  BOTOX®
has been used for other medical conditions since 1989.

A BOTOX® cosmetic treatment is a non-surgical medical procedure.  Our
physician will inject the troublesome lines or wrinkle area with small amounts of
BOTOX®.  These injections relax the muscles in the area of the injections and
prevent them from contracting.  The injected area then appears more relaxed
and smoother.

The procedure itself is rather quick and only takes about 10 minutes per
treatment.  There is very little discomfort and no anesthesia is necessary.  It will
take anywhere from three days to a week for you to notice the change.   

The best line areas that respond to treatment are the forehead, eyes and
frown.  Note: wrinkles from sun damage do not respond well to BOTOX®
treatments.


Follow-up Treatments

BOTOX® cosmetic treatments can last anywhere from three to six months.  Each
person is different but when you notice the lines reappearing then it may be
time for another treatment.  Overtime, as your muscles learn how to relax,
fewer intense lines may appear.

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Preparation

Bruising is a common side effect so taking aspirin or other anti-inflammatory
medications, two weeks before the treatments, can make it worst.  In addition,
it is advised that you do not drink alcohol at least one week prior to your
treatment.


Insurance

When BOTOX® treatments are for cosmetic reasons then it is generally not
covered by insurance.  Contact your insurance carrier for coverage details if this
is a concern.
Quick Facts about BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatments:
BOTOX® Cosmetic, introduced in 2002, is the first botulinum toxin to be
approved by the FDA to temporarily treat moderate to severe glabellar
lines between the brows.
With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, there are
many reasons why BOTOX® Cosmetic has been chosen by millions of
women and their doctors.
According to Allergan, Inc., approximately 11.8 million BOTOX® Cosmetic
procedures have been administered in the United States since 2002.
Two surveys (Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation
(ASERF), BOTOX® Cosmetic Use Survey in April 2005 and Facial
Injectables Consumer User Survey in June 2010), indicates that 92% of
303 patients surveyed were satisfied with the results of their
BOTOX® Cosmetic experience.
BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) Important Information

Indication
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate
to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in people 18 to 65 years of age for a short period of
time (temporary).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical
help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX®
Cosmetic:

  • Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and
    result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection.
    Swallowing problems may last for several months

  • Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and
    cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred
    vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble saying words clearly
    (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing. If this happens, do not drive a
    car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities

The dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic is not the same as, or comparable to, another botulinum toxin product.

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at
the recommended dose to treat frown lines.

Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. They include: itching, rash, red itchy welts,
wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you are
wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.

Do not take BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication
Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc®
(rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at
the planned injection site.

Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou
Gehrig’s disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side
effects including severedysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and respiratory compromise (difficulty breathing) from
typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face;
weakness of forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial
change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn
baby); are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).

Human albumin and spread of viral diseases. BOTOX® Cosmetic contains albumin, a protein component of human
blood. The potential risk of spreading viral diseases [eg, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)] via human serum albumin
is extremely rare. No cases of viral diseases or CJD have ever been reported in association with human serum
albumin.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins,
and herbal products. Using BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not
start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.

Especially tell your doctor if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have
received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (be sure your doctor
knows exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants;
take an allergy or cold medicine; or take a sleep medicine.

Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness,
headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids,
swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes.

For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch
or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.

Full Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, has been provided to your doctor.