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Botox 


What it is: Cosmetic injection to relax wrinkle-forming facial muscles intended to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Botox injections typically last up to 4 months.


What it addresses:

- Lines between eyebrows
- Furrows on forehead
- Crow's feet
- Smile lines
- Neck wrinkles
- Bell's Palsy
- Facial Asymmetry
- Excessive sweating


 
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Question

Is Botox painful?


Asked by: Anonymous

Answers (2)

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March 11, 2008

Botox Doesn't Have To Be Painful

Botox Cosmetic is typically used to treat the lines of facial expression. The lines at the forehead, around the eyes, and between the eyebrows are the most commonly treated. Also, bunny lines at the nasal bridge, around the mouth and neck can also be successfully treated without pain.

In order to alleviate any discomfort you should ask your physician to apply a topical anesthetic or apply ice, which helps numb the area to be injected.

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February 14, 2008

Botox should be virtually pain free

Botox should be virtually pain-free! If special thin-gauge Botox needles are used and you go to a dermatologist who is a skillful injector and has good technique, then Botox should not be painful.

A word of caution – if there is unnecessary pain involved in your Botox treatment, it could be that the physician’s technique is not up to par. Also, determine what gauge needle the doctor is using and compare that to other Botox specialists. In addition, the Botox needles become dull during treatment, after a few injections, and the treatment would become more painful unless the doctor uses several, thin-gauge needles during the procedure, rather than just one.

There are many places offering Botox these days, but not all are created equal. Unfortunately, there is a vast difference in the training and experience level of the doctors who inject Botox. There are many medical specialists who do not receive formal medical training in how to inject Botox. However, dermatologists and plastic surgeons typically receive years of training in cosmetic procedures, whereas other non-specialists may receive far less training, or none at all, during their residency training program.

Likewise, ancillary personnel (nurses, physician assistants, etc.) do not have the same level of training as physicians and typically state laws require immediate and direct supervision by a physician. So, find a provider you trust who has excellent technical skill and does his or her own work.

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