Botox ® Cosmetic is a purified protein that is administered with a few small injections directly into the muscles that cause frown lines and wrinkles. The Botox ® Cosmetic injections paralyze the targeted muscle only and with less movement the skin surface smoothes out and the lines begin to fade.

Botox ® Cosmetic is used for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, forehead wrinkles and crows feet. It can also be used to treat wrinkles around the mouth and neck. However, there are other proven treatments for wrinkles around the mouth and neck. You should consult your physician as to the best procedure to achieve the desired results.

Botox ® Cosmetic will show visual results for approximately 4 months and after that time you may need to return for a follow-up treatment.

Botox ® Cosmetic has been used for aesthetic purposes for many years and was FDA approved for cosmetics in 2002. Any individual between the ages of 18 and 65 may receive Botox ® Cosmetic treatments.

The side effects of Botox ® Cosmetic are minimal discomfort upon injection and possible bruising may occur.