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Botox® has been used therapeutically for more than 17 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It is approved in more than 75 countries and remains the most-studied botulinum toxin and one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. In 2002, the same formulation – under the label Botox® Cosmetic – was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65.

Presently there are (2) other FDA Approved products that work equally well and use the same Botulinum Toxin-A with the same results and indications for treatment. Xeomin® is identical to the Allergan Botox® but does not contain the neurotoxin protein associated with the Botox® molecule. Patients see the same results and there are financial incentives for patients for continued treatments with Xeomin®.

The lines that appear between your brows actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time. When powerful muscles between the brows contract, they draw the brows together, causing the skin to fold or furrow. As skin becomes less elastic with age, those folds or furrows result in stubborn lines.

During treatment, very low doses of Botox® Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles responsible for frown lines between the brows. By blocking the release of a chemical that causes these muscles to contract, Botox® Cosmetic enables them to relax. The effects are very localized and, when administered by an experienced physician, do not affect your ability to smile, laugh, or otherwise show expression. Botox® Cosmetic is the only product of its kind that has been approved for use in this area.

The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea.

Botox® Cosmetic is a quick and minimally invasive procedure consisting of a few tiny injections. Your nurse will determine exactly where to administer these injections to achieve the best results for you. No anesthesia is required, though he or she may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes, and there is no downtime afterward. Discomfort is minimal and brief. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/swelling may be associated with the injection.

Although you may see a marked improvement, a treatment with Botox® Cosmetic does not make you look like you’ve “had work done.” The muscle activity that causes frown lines is simply reduced, so you can still frown or look surprised without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.

You can expect to see results within days after your treatment, and the appearance of the area between your brows may continue to improve for up to a week.

A hyaluronic acid gel injected which is placed in parts of the face to add volume and portray a smoother appearance.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally produced sugar found inside the human body. Hyaluronic acid carries the skin's nutrients, hydrates it by retaining water, and provides cushioning.

Juvederm Ultra Plus XC is a denser form of this cosmetic injection. It is also the most cross-linked version. Hence, it has a greater filling-up-volume effect where cheeks, lips, naso-genian folds, general folds, and very deep nasolabial folds are concerned.

You should stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen and fish oil supplements for 2 weeks prior to injection, to decrease your risk of bruising at the injection site.

• Minimal recovery or downtime.
• Immediate improvement in the treatment areas
• One treatment could smooth your wrinkles for up to 1 year!
• Results can vary and you may need more than one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing results.

• Juvederm Ultra XC
• Juvederm Voluma XC