Botox…….it’s a word that intrigues, fascinates, scares, and excites people. I have found that everyone seems to have an opinion about Botox®.
What is Botox® Cosmetic and is it for you? Botox® Cosmetic is the brand name for a drug used to decrease frown or “angry” lines between the brows. It is the number one non-surgical aesthetic procedure used by millions of men and women. It is a “prescription medication that is injected into muscles and is used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults younger than 65 years of age for a short period of time”¹ (3-6 months typically). A purified protein called Clostridium botulinum, Botox®, is made by Allergan which is FDA approved and has been in use for over 20 years in the US and Canada.
Very low doses of Botox® Cosmetic are administered using an ultra fine needle in a simple five-minute procedure which is nearly painless. Our patients are amazed at how quick and easy it is to receive Botox®. A typical response is……”Is that it?” “You are already done?” They are surprised to have a no “down time” procedure that gives so much “bang” for their “buck”.
If you think Botox® is only for the rich and famous, think again. Over 44% of Botox® users are from households making less than $100,000 per year. Prices start at about $250 for the glabellar area and are usually priced per unit. Per unit prices range from $11 to $16 per unit, typically. People with stronger muscles will require more units to relax their muscles, resulting in elimination or softening of the wrinkles/lines.
Patients will see improvement within 24-48 hours which will continue to improve over the next week or so. Results vary depending on each individual and the expertise of the injector. Reinjection in 3-6 months is necessary to keep ongoing favorable results.
I suggest you explore Allergan’s web site www.botoxcosmetic.com to learn more about indications, before and after photos, potential side-effects, and other interesting facts. I also invite you to call me for a complementary no pressure consult to explore whether Botox® Cosmetic is for you. Visit www.pugetsoundcosmeticlaser.com for additional information about our practice.
¹ www.botoxcosmetic.com
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