BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Botox is made from the Botulinum Toxin Type A, a protein produced by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. Small doses of the protein are injected into the affected muscles, blocking the release of a chemical that would otherwise signal the muscle to contract. The protein thus relaxes the injected muscle. The treatment usually begins to work in 24 to 48 hours and can last up to four months. Also, Botox is a preventive treatment for future wrinkles.
In 2005, almost 3.3 million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.
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Recovery Expectations
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injecting, your physician may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. Many people are in and out of the physician’s office without downtime following BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment.
