Botox® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, creases in the forehead, and “crows’ feet” around the eyes. You've probably heard a lot about BOTOX® Cosmetic. It's been in the news, in fashion, health, and beauty magazines, and on TV. Your friends may even be talking about how it works. Could this be what you’ve been looking for—a procedure that can temporarily smooth those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows with no surgery and no recovery time? An improvement can be seen within days, lasting for up to 4 months.
Why would you get treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic?
- You think those stubborn frown lines between your
brows make you look tired, upset or angry.
- You don’t like the creases on your forehead
- You would like to soften the lines around your eyes.
How frequently is this procedure performed?
Almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone—a 16% increase over 2004. Not just models and movie stars, but people from all types of professions have tried it.In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic as the most popular physician-administered aesthetic procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical and nonsurgical combined).What's more, the ASAPS surveys ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic as one of the low-entry-cost facial aesthetic procedures in the United States.
How do I know that it will work for me?
When it comes to selecting a physician-administered aesthetic treatment, chances are you’ll want proof, not just claims. The proof for BOTOX® Cosmetic is in the numbers. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results can last for up to 4 months, and may vary.
How Does Botox® Work?
Botox® Cosmetic is a purified protein that is injected into a muscle. This protein reduces that muscle’s ability to contract, which results in a relaxation of the skin and a decrease in visible wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. What's more, unlike many procedures and over-the-counter wrinkle remedies, BOTOX® Cosmetic treats the cause of these frown lines by reducing the muscle contractions that cause the lines to form over time.
What Does the Treatment Entail?
One 10-minute treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days there's a noticeable improvement that can last from four to six months. And there’s no recovery time.
Is Botox® Considered Safe?
If performed by the right person and in the right setting, Botox® injections are considered extremely safe. However, Botox® should be administered only by a qualified physician who understands facial anatomy and the potential risks of this procedure. BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65, and almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone.
What are the possible side effects?
Although Botox injections are considered extremly safe, your physician will review with you the potential side effects and contraindications to treatment. Botox injections should not be given if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Do not use BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: have an infection where BOTOX® Cosmetic will be injected, are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic, are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Why Choose Our Practice?
Dr. Crawford is a board certified Dermatologist with extensive experience performing Botox injections. If you drove a Ferrari, would you trust it at any old service station? Spas, salons, and medical offices practicing outside of their scope of training are just not the right place to trust with your most prized asset: your face. At the Pennsylvania Centre for Dermatology, we are committed to integrity, service, and excellence in skin care.
Pennsylvania Centre for Dermatology
822 Pine Street, Suite 2A
Philadelphia, PA 19107
267-519-0154
