FAQ: BOTOX
What is Botox Cosmetic?
Botox Cosmetic is the only approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines in adults.
How does Botox 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. Judy will inject these muscles with BOTOX® Cosmetic to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You will begin to notice a visible smoothing of your crow’s feet lines and frown lines between your brow.
When will I see results?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the treatment area. Lines can continue to improve for 2-3 weeks and results can last for up to 4 - 5 months. Individual results will vary on reappearance of lines.
Will Botox 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 Judy about the results you want from treatment.
Is Botox painful?
Lidocaine cream will be applied to the area of treatment. Ice can also be used as well. All Juvederm products contain Lidocaine as well which helps ease any discomfort with the injections.
How long does the treatment take?
Judy will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatments for you. Your appointment time is one hour so that Judy has time to discuss your expectations, before pictures if desired, facial mapping and then injecting.
How long is the recovery time after treatment?
After your treatment, you can resume your day. There is minimal downtime and your specialist may give you specific aftercare instructions.
How long does Botox last?
Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 - 5 months. Your own results may vary – be sure to talk to Judy about what you can expect and when to schedule your next appointment.
Will I still be able to make facial expressions?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you’ve “had work done.” The muscle activity that causes lines is temporarily reduced, so you can still frown, smile or look surprised! Most clients tell me that their family, friends, co-workers don't suspect Botox at all! They routinely ask my clients if they have a new hair style or wearing new makeup!!
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. In the clinical studies for moderate to severe crow's feet, male patients comprised approximately 10% of patients treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 10% of all cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2014 were on men—that is more than 1 million cosmetic procedures. The number of cosmetic procedures for men increased by 273% from 1997 to 2014. Men can receive any filler product.
Can you combine treatments?
Yes! You can combine Botox and all fillers.
What will happen to lines if I discontinue receiving Botox?
If you do not continue Botox treatments, the moderate-to-severe lines in each injection area will gradually return to the way they appeared prior treatment.
How can I save on treatments?
Enroll in 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 specialist may determine are right for you.
In addition, you can also earn points when you shop online at your favorite retailers participating in the Brilliant Distinctions® Mall. As a member you will receive treatment reminders and information about your points balance.
Get More Information about the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program HERE.
Botox Cosmetic is the only approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines in adults.
How does Botox 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. Judy will inject these muscles with BOTOX® Cosmetic to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You will begin to notice a visible smoothing of your crow’s feet lines and frown lines between your brow.
When will I see results?
Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the treatment area. Lines can continue to improve for 2-3 weeks and results can last for up to 4 - 5 months. Individual results will vary on reappearance of lines.
Will Botox 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 Judy about the results you want from treatment.
Is Botox painful?
Lidocaine cream will be applied to the area of treatment. Ice can also be used as well. All Juvederm products contain Lidocaine as well which helps ease any discomfort with the injections.
How long does the treatment take?
Judy will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatments for you. Your appointment time is one hour so that Judy has time to discuss your expectations, before pictures if desired, facial mapping and then injecting.
How long is the recovery time after treatment?
After your treatment, you can resume your day. There is minimal downtime and your specialist may give you specific aftercare instructions.
How long does Botox last?
Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 - 5 months. Your own results may vary – be sure to talk to Judy about what you can expect and when to schedule your next appointment.
Will I still be able to make facial expressions?
Although the results are visible, a treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you’ve “had work done.” The muscle activity that causes lines is temporarily reduced, so you can still frown, smile or look surprised! Most clients tell me that their family, friends, co-workers don't suspect Botox at all! They routinely ask my clients if they have a new hair style or wearing new makeup!!
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. In the clinical studies for moderate to severe crow's feet, male patients comprised approximately 10% of patients treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 10% of all cosmetic procedures performed in the United States in 2014 were on men—that is more than 1 million cosmetic procedures. The number of cosmetic procedures for men increased by 273% from 1997 to 2014. Men can receive any filler product.
Can you combine treatments?
Yes! You can combine Botox and all fillers.
What will happen to lines if I discontinue receiving Botox?
If you do not continue Botox treatments, the moderate-to-severe lines in each injection area will gradually return to the way they appeared prior treatment.
How can I save on treatments?
Enroll in 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 specialist may determine are right for you.
In addition, you can also earn points when you shop online at your favorite retailers participating in the Brilliant Distinctions® Mall. As a member you will receive treatment reminders and information about your points balance.
Get More Information about the Brilliant Distinctions® Rewards Program HERE.