The injectable muscle relaxant Botox® (or botulinum toxin) Cosmetic is helpful because it reverses common issues such as:
- Deep wrinkles along the brow and forehead
- Extreme underarm perspiration
- The appearance of “crow’s feet”
Since Botox® is one of the most recognizable dermal fillers and injectables, we thought it helpful to share some lesser-known facts about the brand and its functions.
- It is important to find a skilled and board-certified plastic surgeon. Knowing where to inject Botox® to relax the correct muscles is extremely important to achieving a natural and smooth look after treatment. If injections are performed incorrectly, you can have a frozen or distorted look.
- Though Botox® is the most well-known med spa injectable, there are various others such as Dysport® and Juvederm® that can be effective. It is important to discuss your desired look with Dr. Brian Buinewicz to choose your best option. Botox® was initially developed as a treatment for neurological disorders—not as a cosmetic facial treatment. It continues to be used for a variety of different conditions including: depression, migraines, chronic neck and back pain, involuntary facial movements, strabismus, temporo-mandibular joint pain, hyperhidrosis as well as movement disorders such as facial spasms, writer’s cramps, and neck tremors.
- Botox® is approved for cosmetic use in 78 countries.
- Botox® is the only approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines in adults.
- Botox® contains tiny amounts of a highly purified botulinum toxin protein. Formulations, potency, and approved doses vary among botulinum toxin products, which means one product cannot take the place of another. This factor is essentially why there is no “generic” form of Botox®.
- The physical label on the Botox® Cosmetic product has the Allergan logo printed on a holographic film covering the bottle—ensuring authenticity.
- The only thing “addicting” about Botox® is the fact that many people like seeing the results. Botox® does not trigger receptors that allow you to become physically addicted to the injection solution. It is possible to develop resistance to Botox® due to the formation of antibodies following repeat injections. Techniques can be used to minimize antibodies; for example, using the minimum dose required to achieve the desired effect at the longest interval between treatments.
- You can receive Botox® injections even if you previously had plastic surgery, such as a facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty or brow lift. This type of facial surgery addresses loose muscle, skin, and tissue, as well as displaced fat. Botox® works on the nerves and muscles that cause wrinkle formation from expression. Botox® may be used after these procedures as maintenance and to refine results of these cosmetic procedures.
