Wondering about BOTOX® Cosmetic?

In 2002, Botox® Cosmetic became the first FDA-approved product of its kind to treat moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. Since then it has been allowing millions of men and women to look younger, fresher, and more approachable. Thanks to overcomplicated descriptions, misconceptions, and misuse, Botox® Cosmetic remains a scary mystery to many that might actually find great benefits from it.

As the muscles in our face move and contract, they often cause indentations, deep wrinkles, and lines. The most obviously affected areas are our foreheads and between our brows. As we age and gravity takes its toll, the brows tend to drop and the lines become more prominent, making us look tired and angry. Botox® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical treatment that relaxes the muscles, causing them to move less, and in turn diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and furrows. It is also known to reduce headaches caused by straining muscles.

The dosage of Botox® Cosmetic is extremely small and will be determined by your doctor after discussing your desires, concerns, and medical history. Your provider should make the process as comfortable and pain free as possible, even for those with needle phobias. Treatments last approximately four months, and there is no recovery time needed other than possible bruising at the injection site. Providers often can give you solutions for that as well.

Botox® Cosmetic should only ever be administered by a trusted healthcare professional. Reputable clinicians who provide Botox® Cosmetic typically have gone through and continually go through certification and training programs to perfect and evolve their craft. Many dermatology and plastic surgery offices now offer nonsurgical cosmetic treatments as a natural complement to their practice and often offer free consultations to patients.

Thorough consultations and follow-ups are an expected part of Botox® Cosmetic treatment. The relationship you build with your provider and his or her staff will ensure you have the best experience and results. Reality TV has been introducing the idea of “Botox® Cosmetic Parties” to the public, but performing the treatment in this sort of uncontrolled environment that often involves alcohol is not recommended by most medical professionals. The cost of Botox® Cosmetic can vary, but trust and expertise should be priorities over price when looking for a provider.

A plethora of information, before & after pictures, patient stories and videos, and even a fun “treatment virtulizer” can be found at the Botox® Cosmetic website. Chat with people you know about their results and experiences. If you would like to reduce the dreaded “11’s” between your brows, open up your eye area, or relax the look of your face, speak to your health care provider to see if Botox® Cosmetic is right for you. Chances are, you’ll join the millions of satisfied, fresh-faced people who already love Botox® Cosmetic.