BOTOX^® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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. BOTOX^® Cosmetic works by temporarily reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause those persistent frown lines that have developed between your brows over time.

There’s only one BOTOX^® Cosmetic. Talk to your doctor Abir Marcus to see if BOTOX^® Cosmetic is right for you!

 

The beauty of a BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment is that it's a simple, 10-minute, non-surgical process. A few tiny injections, and within days there can be a noticeable improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between the brows that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary. And there’s no recovery time. You can even do it on your lunch break.

• Dr. Marcus will administer several tiny injections of BOTOX^® Cosmetic directly into the muscles that cause those moderate to severe frown lines between the brows.  Dr. Marcus will determine where to administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area. The location, size, and use of the muscles that create a furrowed brow vary markedly among individuals.

• No anesthesia is required, although Dr. Marcus may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief.
• You can expect to be in and out of the office without downtime. You may see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows within days. Improvement may continue for as long as a month, and could last up to 4 months 
• After treatment with BOTOX^® Cosmetic, you may look in the mirror and see a marked improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. But BOTOX^® Cosmetic will not radically change your facial appearance. You can still frown or look surprised—without the wrinkles and creases between your brows.

Do not use BOTOX^® Cosmetic if you:

• have an infection where BOTOX^® Cosmetic will be injected
• are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX^® Cosmetic
• are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

What should I tell my doctor before using BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

Only your doctor can decide if BOTOX^® Cosmetic is right for you. Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you:

• have any diseases that affect your nerves and muscles. These diseases may increase your chance of side effects with BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment.
• are breastfeeding
• are planning to become pregnant soon.

Can any of my medicines interact with BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

Be sure that your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you are using, including:

• antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin, and lincomycin
• medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
• medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer’s disease.

As with all prescription medicines, you should also notify your doctor if you are taking any over-the-counter medicines or herbal products.

This is not a complete list of medicines that can interact with BOTOX^® Cosmetic. Ask for the Professional Package Insert for complete information.