BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dermal Fillers

BOTOX® Cosmetic

What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only FDA-approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines in adults.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a nonsurgical, injectable treatment performed in the doctor’s office by a highly trained and certified registered nurse under the direct supervision of James M. Shaw, MD.

Other facts to know:

Approved in the United States for moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in 2002, for moderate to severe crow’s feet in 2013, and is also approved in 79 countries.
Well studied with 442 articles published in scientific and medical journals.
Millions of people have been treated, and at Shaw Plastic Surgery patients are treated every day under the supervision of James M. Shaw, MD.

What BOTOX® Cosmetic is NOT:

It is NOT a surgical procedure
It is NOT a filler (a substance that is injected into certain areas of the face to “fill in” wrinkles)
It is NOT permanent

Frequently Asked Questions

How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?

BOTOX® Cosmetic targets one of the underlying causes of frown lines and crow’s feet—the repeated muscle contractions from frowning and squinting over the years. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into these muscles to temporarily reduce muscle activity. After an injection, you will begin to notice a visible smoothing of your crow’s feet lines and frown lines between your brows.

When will I see results?

You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours for moderate to severe frown lines, with results lasting up to 4 months.

Will BOTOX® Cosmetic make me look like I’ve had work done?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a technique-sensitive treatment. You should not lose the ability to show expression when you are treated by someone who is licensed, trained, and a medical expert in facial anatomy. It is important to talk to us about the results you want from treatment.

Does BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment hurt?

Some patients report that being injected with BOTOX® Cosmetic feels like a pinch. We may use ice to numb the treatment area. If you are concerned about discomfort, we may apply a topical numbing cream before administering your treatment.

What are common side effects?

Three percent of patients experienced eyelid drooping in the frown lines studies and 1% of patients experienced eyelid swelling in the crow’s feet studies. Other possible side effects include: dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight and dry eyes; and allergic reactions.4 These are not all of the possible serious side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Please see the Important Safety Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.

How long does the treatment take?

We will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatments for you. The actual injection process takes about 10 minutes.

How can I save on treatments?

Enroll in the Allē™ aesthetics loyalty program (formerly called the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program) to save money on BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments. You earn points on each BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment that you can redeem for savings on future treatments. You can also earn and redeem points on other selected treatments that your doctor may determine are right for you. As a member you will receive treatment reminders and information about your points balance.

How many injections will I receive?

For the crow’s feet area, 3 areas of the muscle that frames the side of the eye (orbicularis oculi) will be injected. This will be repeated on the orbicularis oculi muscle on the side of the other eye.

For the frown lines area, there are 5 injections into muscles in your forehead—1 in the procerus muscle and 4 in the corrugator muscles.

How long is the recovery time after treatment?

After your treatment, you can resume your day. There is minimal downtime and we may give you specific aftercare instructions.

Do men receive BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment?

Yes. BOTOX® Cosmetic has also been clinically evaluated in male patients. In clinical studies for moderate to severe frown lines, 17.5% of patients treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic were men. I In the clinical studies for moderate to severe crow’s feet, male patients comprised approximately 12% of patients treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Cosmetic Fillers

Over time, our faces change in many ways. Lines and wrinkles form, but other changes often include volume loss in the cheek area, or thinning lips. Some women, however, may have naturally thin lips and may simply desire more fullness. Fortunately, the JUVÉDERM® collection of facial fillers includes several formulations to treat different areas of the face. Our aesthetic specialist at Shaw Plastic Surgery will customize your treatment to your needs to deliver natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Get instant results
Nonsurgical treatments with minimal or no downtime
Get natural-looking, long-lasting results
Procedures are quick and performed in-office
JUVÉDERM® is the #1 selling collection of facial fillers in the U.S.

All treatments using injectable facial fillers at Shaw Plastic Surgery are performed by highly trained and certified registered nurses under the direct supervision of our board-certified plastic surgeon, James M. Shaw, MD.

LIFT & CONTOUR YOUR CHEEK AREA
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel is for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss and the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds in adults over 21.

SMOOTH YOUR WRINKLES & LINES
JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC is the only HA filler proven to last up to 1 year in moderate to severe facial wrinkles and lines.

ENHANCE YOUR LIPS
JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC is for injection into the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation in adults over 21. Ultra Plus XC is the only filler proven to last up to1 year in the lips.

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