It's all about freedom of expression. . .
Before you try and schedule your first BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment consultation,
you probably have some questions, such as: How long will it take? How long will
the results last? Will it hurt? Will I still be able to make
facial expressions?
Here's what you might expect at the doctor's office from the moment you arrive
until your procedure is done. (Please note that although this experience is
typical, the routine at your doctor's office may be different.)
The day of your appointment. Allow time before your appointment for
filling out forms and for consulting with the doctor or a member of his or her
staff. If it's your initial visit, you may first meet with your doctor
personally or a staff member. Many doctors have on-staff licensed aestheticians
or nurses who are trained in skin care and skin care procedures who can answer
many of your questions.
You may also be asked about your expectations for treatment and if you have any
allergies or any condition that wouldn't make you a good candidate for BOTOX®
Cosmetic. (See the full prescribing information
for more details.)
Before the procedure. You'll probably be seated in a reclining chair,
much like you find in a dentist's office. No anesthesia is required, although
your doctor may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream.
The procedure. Your doctor will determine where to administer the
injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area.
The entire BOTOX® Cosmetic injection procedure takes
approximately 10 minutes.
For more information, read about the
injection process.
After the procedure. There's no recovery time needed. You're ready to get
on with your day! The most common side effects following injection include temporary
eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling,
redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with
certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton
syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
Seeing results. Within days, you may notice an improvement in the
moderate to severe frown lines between your brows that can last up to 4 months.
Results may vary.