What is Botox^® Cosmetic?

BOTOX^® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected under the skin and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in people ranging from 18 to 65 years old. Botox is administered by Dr. Newman as a simple, nonsurgical treatment that is injected near the muscles between the brows. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles and reduces muscle activity that causes the lines you see between brows. You will notice that those unwanted wrinkles begin to disappear within two to five days. The placement of a filler to remove more deeply-set lines and wrinkles can be performed at the same time as Botox^® for a more dramatic effect.

What does Botox^® cosmetic treat?

Botox^® cosmetic is used mainly to remove and diminish wrinkles. When used in any desired area, patients can look refreshed and youthful, and of course, have fewer wrinkles. Some patients are concerned about having a “frozen” facial appearance. This tends to happen when Botox^® is used for other areas of the face not approved by the FDA, like the mouth and smile. When Botox^® is used for the area between the brows, over the forehead and in the Crow’s foot areas, almost all of the muscles of the face remain strong and patients get maximal effect without the “frozen” look.

Botox^® can also help to decrease certain headaches by stopping function of certain muscles which are thought to trigger headaches. Patients who have Botox^® treatment to treat wrinkles often report fewer headaches.  Botox^® is also used to treat hyperhidrosis, or increased sweating of the underarms and hands.  There are many other non-cosmetic uses for Botox^®.

How do I get started?

Your Botox consultation with Dr. Newman will informative and fun!  You will tell Dr. Newman what you see in the mirror and together a care plan will be created to give you the results you want. Alternatives to Botox might also be touched upon during the discussion. Botox injection is relatively painless and Dr. Newman has incorporated special techniques to make your Botox experience pleasurable and effective. There is generally minimal bruising and swelling and patients may return to work after treatment, if, for example, they wish to have Botox on their lunch break.

It takes about two to five days for Botox to take effect. You should expect Botox to last about 3 to 4 months, although some studies have shown that after treatment with Botox every three or four months for two years, less frequent injections are required to maintain the same effect. One of the wonderful aspects of Botox Cosmetic is that it is completely nonsurgical and is performed at Dr. Newman’s office which is conveniently located.