BOTOX:

BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are directly injected into the muscles you want to relax. BOTOX® enters the nerve endings to block the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that causes muscles to contract.Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother, creating a more natural and relaxed appearance.

BOTOX® Cosmetic injections typically last from 3-4 months. The rare side effects of getting a BOTOX® Cosmetic injection, such as a droopy eye, are only temporary. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are a great way to reduce your facial wrinkles. With continued use of BOTOX® Cosmetic your wrinkles become less and less noticable and frequently disappear. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are not a permanent solution to wrinkles. You must keep up with your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments or your wrinkles will come back. Most people come in 2-4 times per year for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections.

BOTOX® can dramatically reduce excessive sweating (Botox for hyperhidrosis). If injected under the arms, it can often reduce sweating completely. People usually request re-injecting 6 - 9 months later, even though only some of the sweating has returned.

Significant reduction in sweating can be achieved in the hands. Good improvement is usually seen that lasts up to 6 months.

BOTOX® Injection for Migraine and Tension Headaches

BOTOX® is extremely effective in treating migraine and tension headaches. Clinical studies are now being performed using BOTOX® for treating migraine headaches. The duration of action of BOTOX® migraine prevention varies from about 10 to 13 weeks. Like other migraine preventives, the onset of effect may take a few weeks.

BOTOX® Uses

BOTOX® is used to treat any of the following conditions:

• Crow's feet
  
• Frown lines
  
• Brow lines
  
• Low back pain
  
• Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
  
• Migraine headaches
  
• Muscle spasticity from cerebral palsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis
  
• Neck spasms
  
• Vocal cord spasm
  
• Facial spasms