BOTOX®COSMETIC

Botox®Cosmetic is a Botulinum Toxin Type A

Botox® Cosmetic 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.

Botox® has been used since 1973 to selectively inactivate ocular muscle spasticity that have resulted in strabismus and is currently FDA approved for the treatment of strabismus, benign essential blepharospasm, and facial nerve disorders.

The use of Botox® for cosmetic purposes is common among cosmetic dermatologists but is an "off-label" use of the product. Botox® is a potent paralyzing agent that is the cause of botulism. The lethal dose for adults is at least 1000 times the dose used for facial rejuvenation. This wide margin of safety protects against systemic (body wide) paralysis or other side effects.

 BOTOX® EXCESSIVE PERSPIRATION

Botox® Excessive Perspiration

Excessive perspiration can be embarrassing and may cause emotional, professional and social problems. Although bothered by excessive sweating, patients often don't believe it can be treated and therefore do not seek medical help. Topical products have limited effectiveness, and surgery has worrisome side effects.

Botox® injections have been FDA approved to treat excessive sweating. In the skin, Botox® selectively turns off the sweat glands resulting in a normal appearance without wetness. Treatment is performed during an outpatient clinic visit and no recuperative time or special care is needed afterwards. The side effects are minimal and beneficial effects long-lasting (average 6-12 months).