Technique: The patient is asked to contract the muscles in the area being treated so the surgeon can determine the proper location for injection. In most cases, BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected directly into the muscle with a tiny needle. It takes a few days to realize the effect of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections.
Benefits:
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No downtime. Patients can immediately resume normal activities.
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Long experience has proven BOTOX® Cosmetic to be safe. To date, no systemic complications associated with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections have been documented.
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Treatment is reversible within several months.
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May be beneficial for treatment of migraine headaches.
*BOTOX® Cosmetic is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.