Botox Cosmetic Ft. Myers FL
BOTOX® Cosmetic is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyes) in adult patients who are younger than 65 years of age. It is not recommended, however, if you are pregnant.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is contraindicated in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation. Patients with neuromuscular disorders may be at increased risk of clinically significant systemic effects including severe dysphagia and respiratory compromise from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic so if you have any neurologic disorder, you should discuss it with your physician.
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Movement of certain frown muscles (called the corrugator and procerus muscles) can cause the skin between the brows to crease. As skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated contraction of these muscles may create visible lines and wrinkles-even when the muscles are at rest, and may be permanent…and may cause you to look angry, sad, or older.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into these muscles, where it enters the nerve endings to block the release of chemical that causes muscles to contract. Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother, creating a more natural and relaxed appearance.
In a clinical study with BOTOX® Cosmetic, the majority of patients (82.5%) reported an improvement in glabellar frown lines after a week. Results were still reported up to 4 months later.
Performed in the office, the simple, safe procedure takes about 10 minutes. Since the procedure is nonsurgical, no recovery time is needed. After BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment, you can get back to work or other activities right away.
Allergan's BOTOX® product is the only one of its type with over 10 years of successful clinical experience in therapeutic conditions. With dosing specific to treat frown lines, this same product is now marketed as BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Although side effects are not common, reported side effects following the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic for glabellar lines include such things as headache, respiratory infection , temporary eyelid droop, nausea, pain at the injection site, redness at the injection site, muscle weakness, and flu syndrome. Blepharoptosis is consistent with the pharmacologic action of BOTOX® Cosmetic and may be technique related. I suggest you read the product insert produced by ALLERGAN for a listing of all of the reported side effects and their frequencies. Here is a link to that website Botox Product Insert by ALLERGAN