How do BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections Work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections block nerve impulses to the
muscles, causing the muscles to relax. Facial wrinkles disappear almost
instantly, creating a more youthful appearance.
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Who is a Good Candidate for BOTOX®
Cosmetic Injections?
Patients who are not candidates for extensive
facial cosmetic surgery procedures and those who show the early signs of aging
are good candidates for BOTOX® Cosmetic injections.
Patients who are not good candidates for BOTOX®
Cosmetic include pregnant women, nursing mothers, those who are allergic to
Botulinum Toxin Type A, those who have a history of botulism poisoning, and
patients taking other medications that may increase the risk of bruising and
bleeding.
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What Happens during BOTOX®
Cosmetic Injections?
The doctor can do the entire procedure right in the office,
making a series of injections directly into the facial muscles. The BOTOX®
Cosmetic procedure is fast and easy, usually painless, and you can walk out of
the office and continue with your day.
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What Results Can I Expect
following BOTOX® Cosmetic Injections?
You should notice a pronounced improvement within three to five days of
receiving the BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. The results are not permanent, and
should last for about three to six months.
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What are the Risks of BOTOX® Cosmetic
Injections?
Risks of BOTOX® Cosmetic injections include: headache, nausea, an allergic
reaction, no improvement after treatment, drooping of the eyebrow or eyelid, and
numbness, tingling, bruising, or swelling in the injection area.
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While the majority of BOTOX® patients are women, many men are
seeking the treatment as well. BOTOX® injections for men are a very subtle way
to improve the appearance of the face, and as the procedure takes so little
time, a busy man can conceivably have the procedure done on his lunch break and
head right back to the office.
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The average BOTOX® treatment price ranges from $350 to $500
for each area injected. For those on a budget, convenient BOTOX® financing plans
can make treatment easily affordable. Call our office at (954) 200-6001 for
special offers.
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What is BOTOX® Cosmetic – Average Cost?
About $15 to $20 per unit. The cost of BOTOX® injections will
depend on other factors as well. Like how many injections you are receiving may
all come into play when determining your final BOTOX® treatment cost.
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What is BOTOX® Injection Cost Breakdown?
Most practices have a flat cost for each injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic, though
some will break it down by “units” used per treatment. Flat rates are usually
somewhere between $300 and $1000, while per-unit rates are usually around $15-20
per unit. Each vial contains 100 units, or enough for about 4 or 5 treatments,
the vial must be used within a few hours of opening, so if the entire vial is
not used, the physician will often have to throw the rest out.
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Recently, there has been an emerging trend of “BOTOX® Cosmetic
parties,” in which several people gather at a physician’s house or another
location to have BOTOX® Cosmetic injections at a lower cost. While prices for
treatment may be somewhat lower at a BOTOX® Cosmetic party than for treatment
administered during a normal office visit, the situation may not be ideal. The
American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery have both issued warnings against such “parties,” as they have
reservations about the ability of the physician to provide a safe and sterile
environment outside of their office.
