BOTOX^® Cosmetic

BOTOX^® Cosmetic is a prescription medication made from botulinum toxin and injected into the muscles of the face to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines that appear between the eyebrows and around the eyes. Originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 for the temporary improvement of frown lines, it was again approved by the FDA in 2013 for the treatment of the lines around the eyes, commonly known as “crow’s feet.” In 2017, it gained another FDA approval, for addressing horizontal forehead lines.

All other areas treated with BOTOX^® Cosmetic are considered “off FDA label,” meaning the FDA has not granted approval for these areas.

Prior to its cosmetic approvals, BOTOX^® was approved to treat muscle-related eye problems. Over the years, it has also been approved to calm spastic muscle activity in both the arms and legs, as well as relax overactive bladders, ease TMJ symptoms, and reduce the number of days of a chronic migraine. BOTOX^® has proven to be a remarkably diverse injectable, with new applications regularly being explored in the medical community.

At Cirillo Cosmetic Dermatology Spa, our skilled injectors can use BOTOX^® or other injectable neurotoxins to soften wrinkles between the eyebrows, on the forehead, to the sides of the eyes, around the lips, and to relax neck muscles that have an undesirable downward pull on the face. Injections can also smooth smile lines and a dimpled chin, lift the corners of the mouth (DAO BOTOX®), treat marionette lines and lip lines, and elevate the eyebrow for a brighter-eyed, refreshed appearance. It can also be used for wrinkles or muscle bulges under the eyes, as well as in the masseter muscle to slim the face and in the trapezius to create a slimmer-looking neck and shoulders.

BOTOX^® is also effective for treating excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the underarms, hands, and feet.

While BOTOX^® can be ideal for treating wrinkles and excessive sweating, it is not a one-time cure. Since all patients have their own individual physiology, the degree of improvement varies accordingly from person to person. This also affects how often follow-up treatments may be required to maintain the desired results. Typically, facial wrinkles start to reappear between three to six months after a BOTOX^® treatment session, and excessive sweating returns in six to eight months.

At Cirillo Cosmetic, BOTOX^® Cosmetic is one of the most popular aesthetic therapies on the menu of services. Patients who learn about it are delighted to realize they do not have to keep their unwanted lines and wrinkles.

BOTOX^® treatments work quickly. Most patients notice an improvement in their appearance within days, and this improvement may continue for up to 30 days. Results last between three to six months, depending upon individual differences and the areas treated.

Treatment with BOTOX^® Cosmetic is not complicated, and recovery is quick. The medication is administered in the office via tiny injections into the affected areas. Discomfort is minimal, and a treatment session takes just minutes to complete, giving BOTOX^® the reputation of being a “lunchtime procedure.” Best of all, there’s no downtime associated with the treatment, so you can resume your normal routine without delay after a session.

BOTOX^® Cosmetic will not radically change the way you look, but it can change the way you feel about your appearance. When patients notice the lines between their brows, around their eyes, and on other parts of their face begin to disappear, they report looking and feeling better about themselves.