Question 1

What is Botox® Cosmetic?

Accepted Answer

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.

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Question 2

Is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Botox® Cosmetic injections are relatively safe when performed by an experienced doctor. Possible side effects and complications include:

Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site
Headache or flu-like symptoms
Droopy eyelid or cockeyed eyebrows
Crooked smile or drooling
Eye dryness or excessive tearing

Although very unlikely, it's possible for the toxin in the injection to spread in your body. Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these effects hours to weeks after receiving Botox® Cosmetic:

Muscle weakness
Vision problems
Trouble speaking or swallowing
Breathing problems
Loss of bladder control

Doctors generally recommend against using Botox® Cosmetic when you're pregnant or breast-feeding. And Botox® Cosmetic should not be used in people who are allergic to cow's milk protein.

Always disclose any preexisting conditions, medications, or other health risks to the doctor.

Question 3

How Much Research Has Gone Into Botox® Cosmetic?

Accepted Answer

When you choose  BOTOX® Cosmetic, you can trust in its established track record. Backed by over 16 years of published studies,  BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most widely researched and studied treatment of its kind, approved for use in 95 countries. The safety and efficacy of  BOTOX® Cosmetic have been described in more than 528 peer-reviewed articles in scientific and medical journals.

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Question 4

How Does Botox® Cosmetic Work?

Accepted Answer

BOTOX® Cosmetic targets one of the underlying causes of frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines — the repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, smiling and raising the eyebrows over the years. Your specialist will inject these muscles with BOTOX® Cosmetic to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You will begin to notice your frown lines between your brows, your crow’s feet lines and your forehead lines temporarily look better.

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Question 5

How Much Time Does Botox® Cosmetic Treatment Take? Will It Hurt?

Accepted Answer

Your specialist will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you. If the HCP deems you to be an appropriate candidate, the injection may take place on that same day. Some patients report that being injected with BOTOX® Cosmetic feels like a pinch. Your specialist may use ice to numb the treatment area. Or, if you are concerned about discomfort, your specialist may apply a topical numbing cream before administering your treatment.
Treatment requires minimal downtime. So you can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist’s office.
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Question 6

Will I See Results Quickly? How Long Does Botox® Cosmetic Last?

Accepted Answer

You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with full results in 30 days, with results lasting up to four months for moderate to severe frown lines. Remember that results vary from patient to patient though, so your physician will plan your next appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals.

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Question 7

How Long Is The Recovery Time After Treatment?

Accepted Answer

Treatment requires minimal downtime. So you can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist’s office.

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Question 8

What Were Common Side Effects Seen In Clinical Studies?

Accepted Answer

Three percent of patients experienced eyelid drooping in the frown lines studies, one percent of patients experienced eyelid swelling in the crow's feet studies, and one percent of patients experienced brow drooping in the forehead lines studies. Other possible side effects include: dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight and dry eyes; and allergic reactions. These are not all of the possible serious side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Please see the Important Safety Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide and talk to your specialist.

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What is Botox® Cosmetic?

Is it safe?

How Much Research Has Gone Into Botox® Cosmetic?

How Does Botox® Cosmetic Work?

How Much Time Does Botox® Cosmetic Treatment Take? Will It Hurt?

Will I See Results Quickly? How Long Does Botox® Cosmetic Last?

How Long Is The Recovery Time After Treatment?

What Were Common Side Effects Seen In Clinical Studies?