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Botox®Cosmetic

Botox® was first administered by Ophthalmologists and was approved by the FDA in the 1990’s to treat specific medical conditions such as eye lid spasms, crossed eyes and even headaches. While using Botox® for these purposes, ophthalmologists and patients noticed that the lines and wrinkles around their eyes were diminishing as a result of its use. This inevitably led to an approval by the FDA in 2002 for cosmetic uses.

Botox® targets wrinkles and facial lines known as "dynamic" lines. These lines are caused by repeated muscle movement and after time and are prevalent in and around the eyes, mouth and forehead. Therefore, by administering Botox®, we can prevent the contraction of the underlying muscles leaving a smooth and refreshed appearance.

You will notice an improvement within a few days as the Botox® relaxes the targeted muscles. This progress can continue for up to one month and the effects can last for four to five months. If you decide to discontinue Botox® treatment, you should expect your lines to gradually return to the way they looked before.

The reason Botox® is so popular is because it is affordable. Treatments can be as low as only a few hundred dollars for a selected region. As with other appearance related investments, the value is directly related to your personal expectations.

Remember, Ophthalmologists are surgeons that most commonly administer Botox® because they are qualified specialists that are intimately familiar with the eyelids, brows and other facial regions.