FAQ

GENERIC BOTOX INJECTIONS ARE NOT SAFE Here’s why: First, let’s look at what Botox actually is. Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s…

No, Botox should not freeze your face. This is a common misconception about Botox. Botox does not “freeze” your face – for the most part. To put it more simply, Botox injections temporarily relax – not freeze – the facial…

Do injectables like Botox hurt more than a bee sting? You’re anxious, we get it. Who would want a needle pointed at their face, after all? But there’s really no need to panic – injectables definitely do NOT hurt more…

These popular neuromodulators are actually very similar! Both Botox and Xeomin use botulinum toxin to relax the underlying muscles that cause wrinkles. So what’s the difference between the two products? For one, Botox has added proteins to preserve the botulinum…

Myth: You Can Become Addicted to Botox Not true, right? Right… for the most part. While you can’t become physically addicted to Botox, you can become psychologically addicted. Botox is miraculous, but you can definitely have too much of a good…

Have wrinkles started to appear around your eyes, frown lines, forehead, and mouth? Have you noticed fine lines that weren’t there before? Are you freaking out about it? Then let’s get you familiar with Botox. THE BOTOX TIMELINE Botox is…

Myth: Botox causes brain damage. The response to this common worry is complicated. Although there have been stories in the media attempting to link Botox to brain damage, there’s no concrete evidence to suggest that Botox actually does. That being…

CAN BOTOX HELP WITH EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING? Yes, it can! Heavy underarm sweating is a very real issue. Luckily, effective treatments exist — namely, Botox. DON’T SWEAT IT! For some, excessive sweating can affect the entire body, and for others,…

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time.

One 10-minute treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days there’s a noticeable improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, which can last up to 4 months.

In 2008, almost 10 million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Almost all patients report that there is minimal discomfort. Almost no patients report that the pain is severe. Most patients report that the specially designed syringes make it relatively painless.

Scars from acne can often seem like a double punishment. First, there were the pimples, and now you’ve got the scars as a reminder. Wonderful, isn’t it? Varieties of Acne Scars It’s important to remember that not all acne is…

Do You Have Deep Lines Around Your Mouth? Deep vertical lines are very common among older women. They’re the result of natural aging. But if you have deep vertical lines on your face, don’t worry – there’s a lot that…

What's Best For Fine Lines And Wrinkles? Good question! Both Botox and glycolic acid peels do two very different things. It really all boils down to your unique needs! They can also be used in conjunction with one another for…

Short answer? Botox is not unnatural Botox is basically made from the bacteria that causes botulism, otherwise known as botulinum toxin type A. This may sound scary, but it’s totally not! Since bacteria are natural, Botox isn’t considered to be…