Preparing for Botox Cosmetic

Botox Cosmetic is a quick, easy in-office treatment. It requires minimal preparation. At the office, patients are generally seated comfortably before the doctor injects a few small deposits of Botox Cosmetic into the desired areas. The injections do not hurt and can be done in a few minutes.

What areas of the body can be treated with Botox Cosmetic?

The injectable can be used in the following places on the face:

• The area between the eyebrows, the glabellar region, to fight moderate-severe frown lines
• Aging is a natural process, most visible in the form of crow’s feet near the eyes.

Botox has recently been approved as a treatment for health problems too, including:

• overactive bladder
• excessive underarm sweating
• lower limb spasticity
• chronic migraines

How does Botox Cosmetic work?

Botox works by blocking facial muscles and improving wrinkles around the eyes & nose by preventing muscle contraction. It can also help to slow the development of new wrinkles on your face by preventing muscle contraction for a few months.

It’s a painless, non-invasive procedure. It doesn’t involve incisions or anesthesia. Instead, you can numb the treatment area with topical anesthetic or ice if you’re worried about pain.

During the procedure, your doctor will use a thin needle to administer 3-5 botulinum toxin type A injections. Then, they will inject the targeted area between the eyebrows. You need approximately three injections per side of each eye to smooth out wrinkles and make you look younger!

The process is quick, taking around 10 minutes to complete.