Description
Botox ® is a botulinum A toxin designed to help eliminate or improve persistent facial wrinkles. This non-surgical procedure commonly treats areas like frown lines between the eyebrows, “crow’s feet,” and creases on the forehead through a number of tiny needle injections.
Length
About 10 to 15 minutes.
Side Effects
Depending on where Botox ® is injected, side effects may include headache, respiratory infection, flu-like symptoms, droopy eyelids, and nausea. Temporary bruising on the injection site is also common. Facial pain, redness at the injection site, and muscle weakness are less frequent reactions.
Recovery
Immediate. No down time.
Risks
Small risk of allergic reaction.
Results
The effects of Botox ® injections will appear within 7 days, and may last up to 6 months.
Technology
Studies have shown Botox ® to relieve migraine headaches, excessive sweating, uncontrollable blinking and muscle spasms in the neck and eye. It is also used to help treat overactive bladders, control pain during operations, help children with cerebral palsy, prevent ringing in the ears, assist diabetics with weight gain and control drooling in some cerebral palsy patients.
Patient Status
Outpatient - Usually in the surgeon’s office.
Anesthesia
None