What exactly is BOTOX® Cosmetics?
BOTOX® Cosmetics is a purified protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacterium. Because of the purification process that is done, there is absolutely no live bacteria in Botox Cosmetics. It is a non-surgical, medical professional administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe lines on the face. During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX® Cosmetics are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. The treatment is usually done in about 10 minutes, and no recovery time is needed. Within days, you will see an improvement that can last approximately 4 – 6 months. How does BOTOX® Cosmetics work? Botox Cosmetics is approved by the FDA for only the glabellar area (frown lines). However, Botox Cosmetics can be used in other areas of the face as “off-label”. This is perfectly legal. Those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows form over time as the result of muscle activity. BOTOX® Cosmetics is injected
