Ask a board-certified* plastic surgeon about BOTOX® Cosmetic: is it right for you? How do BOTOX® injections work? What are BOTOX® parties? Are the effects of BOTOX® permanent?
Plastic Surgery Information:
BOTOX ® Cosmetic (Allergan, Inc.)
a/k/a Botulinum Toxin Type A
  • What Is Botox® Cosmetic?
  • How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
  • What are the benefits, risks & costs of BOTOX® Cosmetic?
  • How long will a BOTOX® injection last?
  • What are BOTOX® Parties?
  • Where do I find a board-certified plastic surgeon* for Botox ® Cosmetic?

*Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Before using any information, please read our DISCLAIMER and About This Page

The following information was taken from FDA.gov - Please visit their web site for the latest on BOTOX®

Botox®


Botox™ is used to improve the look of mild to severe frown lines for a short time.

What is Botox™?

* Botox™ comes from a kind of bacteria. The bacteria can make you very sick. But doctors have found that the chemical in Botox™ can also help treat some health problems. They have been using it safely for many years.


How does Botox™ work?

* Some wrinkles are caused when a muscle contracts (tightens up). Botox™ is injected through the skin into the muscle with a needle. The Botox™ keeps the muscle from contracting. When the muscle can't contract, the wrinkle doesn't show as much.


You mean you can't move your muscles?

* A trained doctor will inject small amounts of Botox™ into a small part of the muscle. Only that muscle can't move.


What happens over the long term?

* The action of Botox™ lessens with time. So the muscle returns to normal within a few months. You begin to see the wrinkle again.


How was this found?

* Botox™ was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) over 10 years ago to treat certain diseases of the eye muscle. Doctors noticed that some wrinkles around the eyes looked better, too. The company that makes Botox™ tested it. They showed the FDA that Botox™ worked and was safe for treating certain types of wrinkles.


Are there any side effects?

Yes.

* Side effects may include: * Droopy eyelids, which can last for a few weeks * Flu-like symptoms * Headache and nausea (upset stomach)

(REMEMBER: Botox™ is a drug, not a cosmetic.)


Are Botox Parties Safe?

Botox™ is approved for selling in single-use tubes. Each tube is made to be used only once and only for one patient. Using the tube more than once can spread germs. Treating more than one person with one tube goes against the product directions. Also, Botox™ needs to be used within 4 hours after the tube is opened.


What should I do if I want to try Botox™?

* Make sure you get treatment in a doctor's office or hospital. Make sure your doctor is trained and "takes time to care."


Thinking about Botox?

* Be sure that a skilled doctor does the treatment. * Make sure the doctor is trained in cosmetic skin surgery of the face. * Ask about the benefits and risks of the treatment. * Choose a medical setting where everything is kept clean and germ-free. * Emergency equipment should be on hand in case of a problem. * Do not drink alcohol and do not lie down for several hours after the treatment.

For the latest information on Botox® Cosmetic, please visit: www.BotoxCosmetic.com

The FDA recommends that Botox Cosmetic be injected no more frequently than once every three months, and that the lowest effective dose should be used. For More Information:

FDA Approval of Botulinum Toxin Type A: April 12, 2002
FDA Approves BOTOX to Treat Frown Lines: April 15, 2002
For latest FDA information: FDA page on BOTOX ®

Have you tried Botox® Cosmetic and were pleased?:
Recommend your favorite board certified cosmetic or reconstructive surgeon for Botox ® Cosmetic!

Find an ABPS* Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for BOTOX ® Cosmetic

Alabama - AL
Alaska - AK
Arizona - AZ
Arkansas - AR
California - CA
Colorado - CO
Connecticut - CT
Delaware - DE
Florida - FL
 Georgia - GA
Hawaii - HI
Idaho - ID
Illinois - IL
Indiana - IN
Iowa - IA
Kansas - KS
Kentucky - KY
 Louisiana - LA
Maine - ME
Maryland - MD
Massachusetts - MA
Michigan - MI
Minnesota - MN
Mississippi - MS
Missouri - MO
Montana - MT
 Nebraska - NE
Nevada - NV
New Hampshire - NH
New Jersey - NJ
New Mexico - NM
New York - NY
North Carolina - NC
North Dakota - ND
 Ohio - OH
Oklahoma - OK
Oregon - OR
Pennsylvania - PA
Rhode Island - RI
South Carolina - SC
South Dakota - SD
Tennessee - TN
 Texas - TX
Utah - UT
Vermont - VT
Virginia - VA
Washington - WA
West Virginia - WV
Wisconsin - WI
Wyoming - WY

By accessing our plastic surgeon listings, you agree to check the credentials of any plastic surgeon and assume full and sole responsibility before contacting any plastic surgeon listed on our pages!
About this page...
We are NOT affiliated with BOTOX ® Cosmetic, nor do we represent them in any way! This is a general information page only.

The administrators and webmasters of this web site are not medical professionals, and we are not offering medical advice or endorsements or recommendations for BOTOX ® Cosmetic or any other product, professional or treatment of any kind, and none should be inferred. We do not endorse any information found on pages linked to us. You must check the credentials of any physician or surgeon and assume all risks. This is a general information page only.

Please read our disclaimer (link below) before using any of the information found on our pages.

*ABPS - When we say "board-certified" plastic surgeon, we mean board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. E-mail the ABPS

DISCLAIMER    PRIVACY POLICY    PLASTIC SURGEONS ONLY    CHECK CREDENTIALS   

Write to us at the e-mail address below
WEBMASTER@BoardCertifiedPlasticSurgeon.com
Please report any broken links!

Return to


"lady" clipart from allfree-clipart.com
All other web site design by DVDEALS®

Copyright 2005 - 2008 on original content only. All rights reserved by BoardCertifiedPlasticSurgeon.com(sm)