Q: How are BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments performed?

A: BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments are brief and simple. First, the skin is treated with a topical numbing agent, and you may be given a sedative as well. Next, very small amounts of BOTOX® Cosmetic are strategically injected in different parts of the face. This is accomplished with thin needles that cause very little pain.

Q: How long do BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments take?

A: Depending on the number of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections needed, the treatment may take 10 to 30 minutes.

Q: Is there pain?

A: There is some discomfort involved with the injections, but the discomfort is slight. The feeling has been likened to an insect bite. After the procedure, there is virtually no pain.

Q: What can I expect after BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?

A: The results of BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment are generally visible within 3 to 5 days. Although results vary, the results of an individual treatment last for about 4 to 6 months. The procedure may be repeated and, with each new treatment, the results tend to last longer.

Q: What is the recovery period like?

A: You’ll probably be able to return to work or home immediately after the procedure. However, care must be taken to keep the head upright and avoid massaging the treated area, so that the BOTOX® Cosmetic affects only the desired areas.

Q: What is the long-term outcome like for most people?

A: Most people are very pleased with the results. For long-term results, the procedure will most likely need to be repeated.

Q: How long do the results of BOTOX® Cosmetic last?

A: Although results vary, the results of an individual BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment last for about 4 to 6 months. With each new treatment, the results tend to last longer.
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