What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. BOTOX® acts as a neurotoxin, temporarily reducing the activity of muscles that cause overlying skin to contract and over time, form wrinkles. As the muscle relaxes, the wrinkles are smoothed away. Your face will still be capable of expression and you will still look like you - just smoother!

How does BOTOX® work?

The procerus and corrugator muscles are the dynamic muscles located between the eye brows which allow us to frown. The more frequently these muscles are used, the more likely that a furrow or frown line will form. BOTOX® Cosmetic works by reducing the activity in these muscles to give you a more relaxed and carefree appearance. Quite often these lines can be completely erased with regular use of BOTOX®. Best of all, treatment with BOTOX® is simple and can be completed in as little as 10 minutes. There is no recovery time, and you can get back to your day with little interruption.

What can I expect at my BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?

When you first arrive at the clinic you will meet with Dr. Curry. He will take the time to explain the treatment to you and answer all of your questions. Dr. Curry will then examine your wrinkles in relation to your muscle movement and let you know how much product you will need in order to achieve the best, most natural result. Next, several tiny injections of a very small amount of BOTOX® mixed with saline will be injected into these predetermined areas. Because the needle used to administer BOTOX® is so fine in gauge, most people do not feel any discomfort during the procedure. If you anticipate feeling sensitive, the treatment area can first be numbed with an ice pack or a topical anesthetic.

What facial areas can be treated with BOTOX®?

• Between the brows (deeper furrows and frown lines)

• Forehead (horizontal expression lines)

• Eye area (crows feet and squint lines)

• Brow area to give a natural, lifted look

How long do the effects of BOTOX® last?

The effects of BOTOX® are temporary, lasting approximately 4 months. BOTOX® can be repeated at approximate 4 month intervals in order to maintain continuity of cosmetic effect.

BOTOX® is also used to control Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and is FDA approved for the treatment of the underarm area.

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Unretouched clinical photos taken at maximum frown before  Botox® Cosmetic and 30 days after Botox® Cosmetic treatment