Botox Frequently Asked Questions:
What exactly is BOTOX®?
Is it safe?
Where does the BOTOX® go?
How long does it last?
Will it radically change my appearance?
Will it make me lose expression?
What can I expect from BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment with Dr. Wolf?
Within days, you'll see a marked improvement, which may continue to improve for as long as a week and should last up to 4 months. In clinical trials with BOTOX® Cosmetic, 89% of patients rated improvement in frown lines as moderate or better. Individual results may vary. The most common side effects, if they occur, are headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. BOTOX® Cosmetic should not be used if there is an infection at the injection site.
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic right for you?
Are BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments painful?
Is BOTOX® Cosmetic expensive?
A BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is natural, purified protein, which in very low doses relaxes the overactive muscles that cause frown lines to form. Treatment is simple and nonsurgical and smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your brows that developed over time.
BOTOX® which has been safely used to treat a variety of conditions for more than 10 years, is now FDA-approved as BOTOX® Cosmetic for the temporary treatment of frown lines in people aged 18 to 65.
It generally remains only in the treated muscle and gradually disappears without breaking down or traveling throughout the body.
Results last about 4 months, after which lines gradually disappears without breaking down or traveling through the body.
No. Expect a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your frown lines. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of the men and women surveyed rated the improvement in their brow lines as moderate to better. Overall, you'll look more relaxed and refreshed but not like "you've had work done."
No. The only expression you'll lose is the unintentional frown caused by the overactive muscles between your brows. So you can frown, smile, or look surprised-without the creases and wrinkles between your brows.
Dr. Wolf will determine exactly where to administer several tiny injections to achieve the best results. His technique and placement of injections will eliminate or soften the vertical frown lines between the brows without eliminating the ability to animate the forehead. The net result is elimination of frown lines and an apparent lateral brow lift in a forehead that freely animates. No anesthesia is required, although he may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. The entire treatment takes approximately 10 minutes. Discomfort is minimal and brief-most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. Most people return to work or normal activity immediately.
If you're between the ages of 18 and 65 and doing all you can to look your best is important to you, BOTOX® Cosmetic may be for you. If reducing those tough lines between your brows would make you feel more approachable, BOTOX® Cosmetic may be for you. Thousands of appearance-conscious women and men have already discovered the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Not just models and movie stars, but ordinary people-teachers, mothers, and business people from all walks of life. Dr. Wolf can help you decide if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you.
Discomfort is minimal and brief. Dr. Wolf may choose to use a local anesthetic cream or ice to minimize this. Once the injection is complete, there is usually no discomfort.
When considering your facial aesthetic options, you'll find that BOTOX® Cosmetic is quite affordable. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery¼s 2000 survey, BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the least expensive facial aesthetic procedures, ranking seventh of the 9 most widely used procedures in the United States. Like other appearance-related investments, such as hair coloring and cuts, teeth whitening, and chemical peels, the cost must be weighed relative to your expectations. Call today to consult with Dr. Wolf if BOTOX ® would be right for you.
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