Who is it for?

If you are bothered by horizontal forehead lines, frown lines
between the eyebrows, and/or crow's feet Botox may make sense for
you. Pregnant women should ask their physician if they should
receive Botox injections.

What is it?

Botox is a natural, purified protein that has been used for
therapeutic purposes for decades and has been proven to be safe,
reliable and effective. For more information, visit the Allergan
Corporation site www.botoxcosmetic.net.

How does it work?

Many wrinkles are caused by repetitive facial expressions triggering
the contraction of muscles under the skin. Botox is injected
directly into these tiny muscles, blocking nerve impulses from
reaching the area and preventing further contractions. The muscle
relaxes and simultaneously the skin covering the muscle is smoothed.
In certain cases, with ongoing treatments, the wrinkle can actually
disappear. The effects of Botox are confined to the treated sites;
it does not travel throughout the body.

Results

Botox provides temporary smoothing of crow's feet and the forehead
area wrinkles. The treatment takes about 10-15 minutes, but the
results won't be apparent for 3-5 days.
Depending upon the patient, results will usually last between 3 to 5
months. Repeated treatments often lead to an increase in the
duration of results.