By now, most Americans have heard about the cosmetic uses of BOTOX® for facial wrinkles and furrows. Plenty of celebrities have benefited from BOTOX®, but so have literally millions of other people in the U.S. and around the world. With a few tiny BOTOX® injections, moderate or even severe frown lines between the brows can be softened for months at a time.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for this purpose, and it can also be used to counteract facial wrinkle and furrows. Everyone's face is unique, so it is not possible to tell you exactly how your facial problems will react to BOTOX® Cosmetic injections (e.g., how soon the results will be noticeable, and how long the results will last), but it's a very safe procedure that has been used successfully and without side effects in many, many people.
Some facial lines, creases and wrinkles can be treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic, but others are best treated with another facial rejuvenation technique such as a chemical peel, dermabrasion, or a facial filler (e.g., Restylane, Sculptra, or Radiesse). Talk with Dr. Arrington about the changes you'd like to achieve; he can tell you what your best options are.