Why get treated with Botox? The Numbers say it all

• In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. Results vary.
• Results can last for up to 4 months, and may vary.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65, and almost 3.3 million procedures were performed in 2005 alone.
• The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic as the most popular physician-administered aesthetic procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical and nonsurgical combined).

How can I be sure I am getting real Botox Cosmetic?

Only Licensed and trained Healthcare Professionals have the experience to administer Botox Cosmetic. Allergen, Inc. , the maker of Botox Cosmetic is the only source of health care professionals to purchase the product. Each vial has a hologram label to insure you are getting the US FDA Approved Drug.

• What does FDA Approval Mean:    In the United States, prescription drugs and biologics are required to undergo rigorous laboratory, animal, and human clinical testing before they can be put on the market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews the results of these studies to:  verify the identity, potency, purity, and stability of the "ingredients," and
• Demonstrate that the drug is safe and effective for its intended use.

Is Botox safe?

Botox is manufactured under rigorous quality control.  It is the most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States, with over 13 million treatments in the United States.  Allergic reactions to Botox are extremely rare although you should notify Dr. Tritt's staff about any other medicines you may be taking.
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What you can  expect in the Doctors office visit:

The day of your appointment. Allow time before your appointment for filling out forms and for consulting with the doctor or a member of his or her staff. Many doctors have on-staff licensed aestheticians or nurses who are trained in skin care and skin care procedures who can answer many of your questions.

You may also be asked about your expectations for treatment and if you have any allergies or any condition that wouldn't make you a good candidate for BOTOX® Cosmetic. Before the procedure. You'll probably be seated in a reclining chair, much like you find in a dentist's office. No anesthesia is required, although your doctor may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream.

The procedure. Your doctor will determine where to administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area. The entire BOTOX® Cosmetic injection procedure takes approximately 10 minutes. After the procedure. There's no recovery time needed. You're ready to get on with your day!

Seeing results. Within days, you may notice an improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.

How Does Botox® Work?
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What Parts of My Body are Most Appropriate for Botox?
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How Long Will the Results of My Botox Treatment Last?
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How Do I Maintain My Botox® Results?
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How Do I Prepare for my BOTOX® Treatment?
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