Botox®
Wrinkles Reduction BOTOX® blocks nerve transmission resulting in muscle relaxation, which decreases the effects of the wrinkles they can produce.
| FAQs | |
|---|---|
| Desired Results | It is most effective to weaken the muscles and improve frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. For certain patients, BOTOX® Cosmetic may at times be used around the mouth or on the neck. It is also used to decrease excessive sweating on palms and underarms, and for migraine or muscle-related headache. |
| Avoid | The effects of BOTOX® may be increased with the use of certain antibiotics (such as aminoglycoside antibiotics) or other drugs that interfere with neuromuscular transmission. Be sure to disclose any and all pre-existing medical conditions and all medications you may be currently taking before undergoing any treatment. |
| Candidate | Pregnant women should not get Botox®. Patients with neurological disorders such as ALS, Myasthenia Gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. |
| Risks/Caution | BOTOX® may cause temporary headaches, hematoma ectropion, bruising, and temporary eyelid ptosis. |
| Recovery | After treatment, you will usually see the effects of BOTOX® within a few hours to three days. Ask your physician for specific instructions. Do not lie down or bend over for 4 hours post-injection. |
| Price Range | See below. |
Typical BOTOX® treatments:
DermaTouch RN uses UPP (Unit Pricing Policy) to determine the cost of a BOTOX® procedure. This pricing method allows patients to pay for only what they need to treat an area, rather than charging a flat rate for an area. With this method our patients know exactly how many units of BOTOX® they will be purchasing for their given treatment. DermaTouch RN is a Platnum Plus Account with Allergan and a Brilliant Distinctions account with Allergan.
| Area | Units of Botox® |
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| Glabellar lines (between and just above the eyebrows) | 20-40 units of BOTOX® |
| Upper forehead lines | 25-40 units of BOTOX® |
| Crow's feet (wrinkles and squint lines radiating outwards from the outer corners of the eyes) | 10-20 units of BOTOX® |

