What is Botox®? Treatment, Procedure, Side Effects, and FAQs

What is BOTOX®?

Simply put, Botox or botulinum toxin A is a drug used in cosmetic treatments and medical conditions, primarily, to treat problems in facial muscles. It can only be usedin an injectable form.

Where does BOTOX® come from?

The drug is a purified form of botulinum toxin A. It is derived from bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

What is BOTOX® used for?

From treating leaky bladders, excess sweating, muscle stiffness, to treating eye squints and migraines, Botox is used for treating several medical conditions. It is also popularly used as a part of the cosmetic treatment for smoothing out the wrinkles on face and nack.

What is BOTOX® treatment?

Botox wrinkle treatment involves the use of Botox injections that soften the appearance of wrinkles by softening hyperactive muscles. Botox treatment can also temporarily reduce the frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead lines, as well as the crow’s feet lines.

Where can BOTOX® drug be injected?

Mentalis muscle
Triangularis muscle
Smoker’s lines
Bunny lines
Crow’s feet lines
Procerus muscles
Forehead lines Palms
Armpits
The outer area of the brow
Vertical platysma bands in the neck

BOTOX® procedure

The injection contains botulinum toxin powder mixed with saline and can be directly injected on various parts of the face or affected muscles. The number of doses is determined based on the areas of operation. It can be administered only by an experienced medical or dental professional.

BOTOX® for headaches

The FDA has approved the drug for patients experiencing migraine related headaches.

BOTOX® injections for muscle spasm

Botulinum toxin stops muscle spasms by blocking chemical messages that tighten up the muscle. Botox can make muscles weaker. Thus, it is also used for treating patients suffering from stiffness in muscles.

How much time does BOTOX® require to work?

The drug needs one or two weeks to offer maximum benefits. Its effects may last for four to six months.

Are there any side effects of BOTOX®?

Mentalis muscle
Triangularis muscle
Smoker’s lines
Bunny lines
Crow’s feet lines
Procerus muscles
Forehead lines Palms
Armpits
The outer area of the brow
Vertical platysma bands in the neck

Here’re some of the most frequently asked questions.

Is BOTOX® safe?

Botox is used as a part of treatment for 20 different medical conditions and is considered to be safe if administered by a qualified professional.
What is BOTOX® made of?

Also often referred to as botulinum toxin, the drug is made from a neurotoxin called Clostridium botulinum (A).
How much does BOTOX® cost?

On an average, it can cost $ 10 to $ 14 per unit and number of units depends on the area and size of the muscle.
Where can one get BOTOX®?

In the United States, medical doctors, dentists, physician assistants or nurses are allowed to administer Botox.
Is it safe to use BOTOX® around the eyes?

Yes, it can be used for treating crow feet lines, eye movement disorders and uncontrolled eyelid twitching.
Which company makes BOTOX®?

Botulinum toxin injections are offered by three brands like Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport. However, Botox is well-known and the most preferred brand.
Is BOTOX® safe for migraines?

Botulinum toxin injections are used on the face to reduce wrinkles between the eyebrows, creases on the lips, dark shadows, and also for smoothing horizontal lines on the forehead.
What BOTOX® does to your face?

TMJ disorders caused due to the psychological or minor muscular issue might get cured on their own. However, if it is caused due to a dental or neuromuscular problem, the patient needs immediate treatment to avoid worsening of the condition.
Is BOTOX® safe for crow’s feet?

Yes, it is safe. Fine needles are used for directly injecting the drug around the crow’s feet lines for smoothing them.

Dr.Toral at Trucare Dentistry Roswell offers cosmetic BOTOX® for Forhead, frowning lines, crow feet lines around eyes, smokers lines around lips. She completes a full examination and determines trigger points associated with TMJ and jaw tension. Small injections are made with BOTOX® to relax the muscles.

BOTOX® Treatments