Frequently Asked Questions of Chemical Wrinkle Treatment
What Is BOTOX ®?
BOTOX ® is a natural, purified protein that relaxes muscles & stop sweat production by blocking nerve impulses. Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother and the line fade away.
What Is BOTOX ® Made Of?
BOTOX ® is a formulation of Botulinum Toxin type A, a natural purified protein.
How Is It Different Than Other Products?
BOTOX ® blocks nerve transmission to relax the underlying muscles beneath the skin. The effect is not permanent, lasting about six months.
How Is BOTOX Injections Different Than Dermal Fillers Like Restylane?
BOTOX ® is a protein that relaxes the muscles that create lines whereas Restylane is a filler agent that fills in the lines. Botox is for dynamic lines which move or are caused due to facial expression. Static lines that are permanent can be treated by dermal fillers
Are Botox Injections Approved By The FDA?
BOTOX ® Cosmetic was approved by the FDA in April 2002 for cosmetic use.
Are Botox Injections Safe?
BOTOX wrinkle treatments has safely treated a variety of conditions for more than 15 years.
Where Is It Administered?
BOTOX injections have been traditionally used to treat frown lines, forehead creases and crow's feet around the eyes.
How Long Does an Injection Take?
BOTOX injections for wrinkle treatment take approximately 10 minutes to administer. However, your total consultation time will be around 20-30 minutes.
Do Injections Hurt?
Most of our BOTOX Injection patients compare the sensation of receiving an injection to a small bug bite lasting seconds
What Should I Do After Receiving an Injection?
No exercising or lying down for two hours after injections is recommended. Do not excessively touch the area that was treated for the first 4 hours after injection.
How Long Does It Last?
The effects last for up to four to six months.
How Often Should I Have Treatments?
We recommend to schedule treatments about every four to six months to help maintain a consistent appearance in the first year. Then on treatment can be delayed by a few months each time as your wrinkles have become lighter.
Where Does It Go After It Wears Off?
Because BOTOX ® is a natural, purified protein, over time BOTOX ® is slowly absorbed and processed by the body while you look years younger.
London Botox experts emphasis that Botox be administered by expert practitioners.
Dr. A. Farhan Haq (MB.BCh,BAO, LRCPS&I, MRCS) MD - CosMedocs UK Ltd. http://www.cosmedocs.co.uk info@cosmedocs.co.uk
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