In 2002 the FDA approved the use of
BOTOX® Injections for cosmetic purposes, specifically for the treatment of lines and furrows between the brows. BOTOX® Cosmetic is now widely used to reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. BOTOX® is also an accepted treatment for underarm sweating, muscle spasticity, and debilitating headaches.
How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Work?
Unlike dermal fillers, which literally "fill in" fine lines and wrinkles, BOTOX® injections target the muscles that are responsible for creating facial wrinkles. Specifically, BOTOX® injections reduce the movements of these active facial muscles, gradually eliminating existing lines and wrinkles and preventing the formation of new wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic is particularly effective for eliminating wrinkling and furrows between the brows. As part of the treatment process, your physician will observe which facial muscles are causing wrinkles to form and will inject the BOTOX® solution directly into those muscles.
BOTOX® Therapy Results
BOTOX® therapy is now one of the most sought after cosmetic dermatology treatments available on the market. Patients seek BOTOX® treatment (and physicians recommend it) because it is an incredibly effective, non-invasive treatment that produces dramatic results and virtually no side effects. The treatment can be performed in as little as an hour, causes only minor discomfort, and can last anywhere from four to six months, making it ideal for patients who are unwilling to commit to permanent facial rejuvenation procedures such as
facelift or brow lift surgery.
For more information about BOTOX® Cosmetic, contact our
Bethesda, Maryland plastic surgery center today.