Botox
Want immediate results? Nothing compares with the dramatic improvements from Botox injections, the most popular cosmetic medical procedure. Botox helps smooth out lines from frowning or squinting, and relaxes muscles in order to beautify or accentuate facial features.
More than one million people have been treated with the FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.
A single 10-minute treatment, consisting of a few tiny injections, creates within days a noticeable improvement in those persistent lines between the brows. The results can last up to four months, though the time can vary.
At GemVie Spa board-certified physician administer all Botox® treatments.
He would be delighted to discuss your procedure with you in great detail. You’ll be amazed to see what Botox can do to rejuvenate your appearance!
How is BOTOX® administered?
BOTOX® is injected into the muscles being treated with a very fine needle.
At GemVie Spa board-certified physician administer all Botox® treatments and can provide you with all of the medical details and information on the procedure.
Does the treatment hurt?
Patients have reported slight temporary discomfort from the procedure in the area of injection. The treatment is very quick and involves a minor sting for only a few seconds.
When does BOTOX® start to work?
The results of Botox treatment will start to appear within 24 to 48 hours. The maximal effect occurs within 2 to 7 days. Gradually, over 3 to 5 months, the muscles will regain their ability to contract.
How long does the effect last?
The benefits of Botox® usually last for up to 4 months, but results vary. The treatment can be repeated every 3-6 months according to the results you wish to achieve.
How long does the BOTOX® injection take?
The treatment takes only a few minutes.
What are the side effects of BOTOX® treatments?
BOTOX® injections are very well tolerated. BOTOX® injections have been shown to actually have an unusual positive “side effect”. According to two studies presented at the 1999 annual meeting of The American Association for the Study of Headache in Boston, injecting Botulinum toxin type A (Botox, Allergan) into the muscles of the forehead can reduce the frequency of migraines in both men and women. The need for pain medication was reduced or eliminated in most patients.
The most common side effects are headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. Botox Cosmetic should not be used if there is an infection at the injection site.
Treatment cost
When considering your facial aesthetic options, Botox Cosmetic is quite affordable. BOTOX ® Cosmetic is sold to physicians in 100 unit vials. In other words, you can think of this as a unit cost. This is why many choose to sell Botox ® by the unit. You get specifically what you pay for, no more, no less.
Note that men require higher doses due to higher muscle mass.
Contradindications (WHO MAY NOT BE SUITABLE)
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
anyone with a neurological disorder such as Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (please consult with the physician)
certain medications can interfere with the Botox, so please inform the physician of all medications you take.
Anyone with an allergy to Botox or its constituents
For more information visit: www.Botox.com
