BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time. It's also been proven safe and effective for non-traditional facial rejuvenation procedures; alleviating migraines and excessive perspiration.

One 10-minute treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days there's a noticeable improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary. In 2005, almost 3.3 million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.

• Botulinum toxin, or what is more commonly known as BOTOX®, is a concept in treating facial wrinkles. 
• BOTOX works by weakening the resting tone of facial expression muscles. Once weakened, the pull of the muscles relax and the skin flattens out.
• By physiologically decreasing muscle contraction, the wrinkles are diminished naturally. This is an entirely different approach to treating the aging face. 
• Juvederm, Radiesse and Autogolous fat injections work by filling in a wrinkle. However, these fillers are not as effective as BOTOX in treating wrinkles in the upper third of the face.
• Botox takes about five to seven days to take effect and lasts between three and six months. The treatment is most effective for forehead lines, Crow’s feet and the frown lines.
• Botox is utilized to enhance your appearance and works best on younger patients before the wrinkles have become too deep.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Botox can be safely used with lasers, medical grade skin care products and fillers.

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Center For Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Elizabeth S. Harris
540 N. Madison Oak Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone 210.545.4848 / Fax 210.545.5565
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