BOTOX® Cosmetic Candidates

BOTOX® Cosmetic provides candidates for this increasingly popular procedure with an effective treatment for facial lines and wrinkles. From the treatment of “crow’s feet” at the edge of the eyes to glabellar lines (wrinkles between the brows), BOTOX® Cosmetic can smooth a wide range of facial lines and wrinkles with a simple 10-minute treatment. BOTOX® Cosmetic is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people aged 18 to 65.

General BOTOX® Treatment Requirements

Because BOTOX® Cosmetic involves only a few small injections during a 10-minute session, a very large number of people seeking the treatment find they are excellent candidates. While BOTOX® Cosmetic is FDA-approved for patients aged 18 to 65, the best way to find out if it is right for you is to speak with a physician who offers the treatment.

Cosmetic BOTOX® Treatment Candidates

BOTOX® Cosmetic has been proven safe for a wide range of candidates. While there are many medical uses for the protein that makes up BOTOX® Cosmetic, the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles is far and away the most common application. Anyone who would like to smooth wrinkles through BOTOX® Cosmetic — whether they be crow’s feet around the eyes or wrinkles around the mouth — is potentially a candidate for this effective treatment. The best way to find out if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you is to speak with a physician.

Candidates for Alternative BOTOX® Uses

There are many other applications for botulinum toxin — the protein from which BOTOX® Cosmetic is derived. Botulinum toxin was first isolated in 1946, and medical applications for the substance were discovered in the 1950s. Alternative uses of BOTOX® Cosmetic now include the following:

• Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
• Migraine Headaches
• Dystonia (Muscle Spasms)
• Jaw Tension
• Chronic Pain

Medical and Health Considerations

As with any medical procedure, there are certain considerations that those seeking BOTOX® Cosmetic must take into account. It is possible that even ideal candidates for this procedure could experience some adverse side effects. The vast majority of side effects are simple and temporary, disappearing in just a few weeks. Rarely, some patients are allergic to BOTOX® Cosmetic. Medical considerations that BOTOX® Cosmetic candidates should keep in mind — and which they are encouraged to speak with their physician about — include temporary paralysis of different muscle groups, allergic reaction, and bruising at the injection site.

Each patient’s case is carefully analyzed before BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered. Treatment has proven safe and effective for many thousands of patients and your physician will be happy to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have.

Find a Dermatologist in Your Region

If you would like to smooth facial lines and wrinkles and are looking for an effective, non-invasive treatment method, BOTOX® Cosmetic may be for you. Candidates for this versatile treatment vary widely. BOTOX® Cosmetic has helped thousands smooth crow’s feet around the eyes, creases between the brows, and other unwanted — and now easily treatable — signs of aging. To see if you are a candidate for BOTOX® Cosmetic, speak with a cosmetic dermatologist in your area today.