BOTOX COSMETIC

What BOTOXI Cosmetic is.
BOTOXI Cosmetic one of the least expensive non-surgical facial aesthetic procedures.
A treatment with BOTOXI Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical procedure that smoothes the deep, persistent frown lines between your brows that developed over time. One ten-minute treatments few tiny injections-relaxes the muscles that cause these frown lines between your brows to form and keeps them relaxed up to four months. BOTOXI Cosmetic has been widely tested. Now it's approved by the FDA.

The results are dramatic and apparent within days. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of the men and women surveyed rated the improvement in their frown lines between their brows as moderate to better. For many, BOTOXI Cosmetic virtually "erases" these lines.

Unlike surgery, BOTOXI Cosmetic is fast, simple, and minimally invasive, with no downtime or recovery. Most people return directly to work or normal activity following treatment. Within days, they report looking more natural and relaxed. With BOTOXI Cosmetic, they'll know you've done something, they just won't know what.

What BOTOXI Cosmetic isn't.
BOTOXI Cosmetic is not magic. It's medicine, the result of years of careful research and testing. Allergen's BOTOXI product is the only one of its type with over IO years of success in treating patients with a variety of conditions. With dosing specific to treat frown lines between the brows, this same product is now available as BOTOXI Cosmetic.

BOTOXI Cosmetic will not radically change your appearance or make you look "like you've had work done." It will not make you look twenty years younger. Because it's highly localized and administered intramuscularly, its effects are usually confined to the region of injection, and BOTOXI Cosmetic does not remain in your body indefinitely.

Is BOTOXI Cosmetic right for you?
If you're between the ages 1 8 to 65 and doing all you can to look your best is important to you, BOTOXI Cosmetic may be for you.

If reducing those tough frown lines between your brows would make you feel more approachable, BOTOXI Cosmetic may be for you.

Thousands of appearance-conscious women and men have already discovered the benefits of BOTOXI Cosmetic. Not just models and movie stars, but ordinary people-teachers, mothers, and business people from all walks of life.

Who should administer BOTOXI Cosmetic?
Any authorized healthcare professional can administer BOTOXI Cosmetic, but dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists, or other cosmetic physicians are generally more experienced. One of these physicians can help you decide if BOTOXI Cosmetic is right for you.

What to expect from BOTOXI Cosmetic.
Your doctor will determine exactly where to administer several tiny injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is required, although he or she may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. The entire procedure takes approximately ten minutes. Discomfort is minimal and brief-most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. It is unlikely you will develop significant side effects, although some people develop slight temporary bruising at the injection site, which can easily be covered by makeup. You may resume normal activity immediately. Within days, you'll see a marked improvement which may continue to improve for as long as a week and should last up to four months. BOTOXI Cosmetic relaxes the overactive muscles whose repeated contractions cause the frown lines between your brows to form. So you can frown, smile, or look surprised-without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.

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Unretouched clinical photos taken while frowning before and 30 days after treatment with BOTOXI Cosmetic. In clinical trials, 89% of patients rated improvement in frown lines between the brows as moderate or better. Individual results may vary.

The most common side effects are headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. BOTOXI Cosmetic should not be used if there is an infection at the injection site.

Who is a good candidate for BOTOXI Cosmetic?
Any image-conscious man or woman who is concerned about the appearance of frown lines between their brows can consider treatment. BOTOXI Cosmetic can be used by people from age 18 to 65. Your doctor can help you decide if BOTOXO Cosmetic is right for you.

VVhat exactly is BOTOXI Cosmetic?
BC)TOXI Cosmetic is a natural, purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Very low doses of BOTOXO Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the overactive muscles that cause lines between the brows to form. BOTOXI Cosmetic works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles. The effects of BOTOXI Cosmetic are usually confined to the injected region; it does not travel throughout the body.

Is treatment with BOTOXI Cosmetic painful?
Discomfort is minimal and brief. Your physician may choose to use a local anesthetic cream or ice to minimize this. Once the injection is complete, there is usually no discomfort.

Will the frown lines between my brows look worse if I choose not to continue treatments?
No. The frown lines between your brows gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance.

Hovv long does BOTOXI Cosmetic last?
BOTOXI Cosmetic lasts up to four months

Is BOTOXI Cosmetic expensive?
When considering your facial aesthetic options, BOTOXI Cosmetic is quite affordable. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's 2000 survey, BOTOXI Cosmetic is one of the least expensive facial aesthetic procedures, ranking seventh of the nine 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. Consult your doctor for more information.