Botox Cosmetic Injections For Frown Lines

By : Abigail Aaronson

Botox or boulinum toxin injections are non surgical treatment for clearing the frown lines. Botox is relatively new in cosmetic surgery arena. Botulinum toxin injections are believed to be very safe. But it is always advisable that you should only consider plastic surgeons who are expert professionals and experienced and are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can verify this by contacting the American Board of Medical Specialists by phone or online.

While Botox Cosmetic is approved only for frown lines, Botox have been used off label in other areas of the face with mixed results. Off label refers to using it in areas that have not been tested and approved by the FDA.

Your frown lines are a result of a specific muscle contracting and relaxing, which gives a annoyed look on your face, so what happens when your doctor injects it, there is a temporary paralysis of that muscle that lasts three to four months. The amount of it needed is a decision that your plastic surgeon will make based on his experience. Ask your doctor to see the packaging, so you can be assured you are getting name brand Botox Cosmetic. While pricing for this treatment varies from doctor to doctor and on what part of the country you live in, the average cost is about $400 for each treatment.

The post treatment results generally last around four months, after which, the botulinum injections might be repeated, depending on the improvement that may ultimately lead to lasting results to the patient.

If your doctor offers you generic Botox, understand that there is no such thing. At that point you are probably being offered something imported from another country that doesn't have the stringent manufacturing requirements that United States has. By using Botox Cosmetic you have the assurance that the dosage and strength are consistent so you get the best possible results.

While the potential for side effects is minimal, when administered by a trained professional, the possibility still exists. Some of the common side effects are: headache, flu like symptoms and nausea.

For your safety, any kind of injectable cosmetic treatment should be done only by a professional in a medical facility, not at your beauty salon or friend's house. If you want to have a party, then by all means throw a party after your treatment (check with your doctor about alcohol consumption) and celebrate the disappearance of those frown lines!