Botox FAQS
What is Botox®?
It is a natural, purified protein which relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles to create a smoothed rejuvenated appearance. When injected into the muscle it temporarily blocks the chemical signals that make the muscle contract. Only minute quantities are used and only the injected muscle will be affected.
Is Botox® Safe?
Botox® has an excellent safety profile. It is used in a variety of therapeutic areas and is one of the few treatments that can be given to children over 2 years of age to treat Cerebral Palsy - Botox® helps them to walk! Botox® has been actively used for over 10 years in tens of thousands of patients worldwide and has U.S FDA and European approval.
How does it work?
Very low doses of a natural purified protein (Botox®) are placed into specific muscles, it then relaxes the muscles and prevents contraction. Repeated contractions of these muscles have caused the skin to crease and fine lines to appear. It blocks the nerve impulse from reaching these muscles and the nerve simply relaxes or goes to sleep . This relaxation enables the skin to heal and the lines smooth away.
What is Botox® used for?
Migraine (migraine headaches), Blepharospasm (eyelid spasm), Facial spasm, Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), Wrinkled brow and facial improvements.
What are the benefits of Botox?
Botox® injections create only minimal and temporary discomfort, which is greatly reduced by the use of a topical numbing cream. The procedure takes 5 to 10 minutes, and you can return to work or daily activities immediately. Results of Botox® treatments are noticeable in a few days and last for several months.