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most common areas for
the use of BOTOX® Cosmetic are the frown lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal forehead lines, and crow's feet. On occasion, some other areas may be treated as well. A few drops of BOTOX® Cosmetic are injected with a tiny needle into the muscle that creates a wrinkle. When BOTOX® Cosmetic
is injected into a
muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching
that area, and as a result, the muscle weakens.
As the muscle weakens, the skin overlying
the muscle relaxes and the wrinkles in the
skin gradually soften and often disappear.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein toxin produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. Although BOTOX® Cosmetic
is a toxin, there
have been no serious side effects. This is
because, for the treatment described, it
is used in extremely small amounts and does
not spread throughout the body.
The effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic usually last three to five months, at which time another injection is required. After several treatments, the effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic may begin to last longer, sometimes up to six to eight months. BOTOX® Cosmetic
has been used safely
and successfully in ophthalmology for over
10 years, and for wrinkle therapy for over
6 years. In the amounts used for wrinkle
therapy, the only possible side effects are
temporary and localized to the area of injection.
As with all surgical procedures, you should
discuss all potential
risks and benefits with your surgeon.
Contact
Dr. Salomon's Miami office
today at 305-270-1361
or email Inquiries@DrJSalomon.com for
more information on BOTOX® Cosmetic,
or to schedule an appointment.
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