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Additional Information of Botox
What is Botox?
Botox, and other similar neurotoxins such as Dysport® and Xeomin®, are injectable medications derived from a purified neurotoxin. When injected into key areas, the compound temporarily reduces muscle activity that contributes to the look of wrinkling. Your face stays smooth and youthful every time you make a facial expression, such as a smile, frown, or squint.
Botox is effective on the:
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Frown lines between the brows
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
Dysport and Xeomin are FDA-approved for frown lines only.
The dermatology team may also use Botox for off-label applications such as:
- Smoothing lip lines and bunny lines
- Diminishing corded neck bands
- Improving the overall appearance of the skin
- Smoothing chin dimpling
- Lifting the corners of the mouth
- Softening a square jawline
- Correcting a gummy smile
The effects of neurotoxin injections are temporary, lasting about 3-4 months. You can schedule retreatments, however, to maintain your look. Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin treatments require short appointments that last less than 30 minutes and require no downtime. Your results start to appear in 24-48 hours, with full results noticeable after about seven days.