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What is a BOTOX Injection? |
| A.1. "BOTOX injection" or "BOTOX shot" is the term most widely used to describe the procedure of adminstering the Allergan BOTOX Cosmetic treatement. BOTOX injections utilize Botulinum Toxin Type A to treat wrinkles. BOTOX Injections were originally slated to treat neurological disorders; today, BOTOX® injections are widely used to remove facial lines, especially frown lines, "crow's feet," and forehead lines. |
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| Q.2. What is a BOTOX procedure? |
| A.2. BOTOX procedures are a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent that works at motor nerve endings (nerves that lead to muscles). BOTOX Cosmetic is a drug used for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines). These frown lines come from muscles called corrugator and/or procerus muscles. The BOTOX procedure is the name used for the process of injecting the BOTOX Cosmetic product into the patient. |
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| Q.3. What are the side effects of BOTOX treatment? |
| A.3. Typically the amount of BOTOX and side effects and BOTOX danger remains low. Any BOTOX side effects can typically only last 6 months at a maximum, because BOTOX treatments are temporary. People with neuromuscular disorders should consult with their physician carefully before having a BOTOX injection treatment, as cardiovascular problems may arise. Likewise, those with cardiovascular disease should also pay special attention. |
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| Some patients have been known to experience the side effects of BOTOX of bruisng at the site of the injection. The most common BOTOX side effects following the use of BOTOX Cosmetic for glabellar lines are headache, respiratory infection, temporary eyelid droop, nausea, and flu syndrome. Blepharoptosis is consistent with the pharmacologic action of BOTOX Cosmetic and may be technique related. In rare occurrences BOTOX cosmetic can spread into neighboring muscles and cause temporary paralysis. In less that 1% of patients, this can cause drooping of the eyelid. |
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| Less frequently side effects of BOTOX occurring adverse reactions included pain in the face, erythema at the injection site, and muscle weakness. |
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| Q.4. How does BOTOX Cosmetic work? |
| A.4. In laypersons terms, BOTOX simply keeps the muscles that cause frown lines from contracting. This causes the skin to become smoother. Normally your brain sends electrical messages to your muscles so that they can contract and move. BOTOX® keeps that message from getting to the muscle that causes the wrinkles. |
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| Technically, BOTOX Cosmetic is injected directly into the corrugator and procerus muscles. It then goes on to enter the nerve endings to block the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that causes muscles to contract. BOTOX works to block the release of acetylcholine and, as a result, the muscle doesn't receive the message to contract. Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother, creating a more natural and relaxed appearance. |
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| Q.5. How long does BOTOX last? |
| A.5. This depends entirely on the patient, but a single treatment of BOTOX will normally be sustained for approximately three months. You will notice a gradual fading of its effects. At this point you will return to your doctor for your next treatment. |
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| Usually, BOTOX treatment is required only three or four times a year. Symptoms may vary throughout the course of the condition, and so the degree of relief and duration of effect varies from person to person. Consult your doctor, who has special knowledge about how to achieve the best possible results with BOTOX for your individual case. |
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