SLENDER-EEZI | BOTOX® Frequently Asked Questions

leaf 1. What is Botox® cosmetic?

It is a natural purified protein that relaxes the muscles responsible for producing the lines which appear with the aging process.
It gives you a relaxed expression which helps achieve the natural look people want
Botox® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

2. How does Botox® work?

A tiny amount of Botox® is injected into specific muscles and blocks impulses from the nerve which make them contract.
As the muscles relax, undesirable frown lines and wrinkles are significantly reduced
This treatment takes 10 to 15 minutes and most people can return to normal activities immediately afterwards
Botox® should only be injected by an experienced injector who can make sure that te correct amount is injected in precisely the right place achieving the desired result

3. Is the Botox® treatment safe?

Botox® has an excellent safety profile
It has been used for more than 10 years in aesthetic practice and for more than 20 years in neurology and ophthalmology
Many publications supports the use of Botox®
It has a long and impressive safety record
Side effects - if they occur - are usually temporary and mild to moderate

4. How long will the effects of the Botox® treatment last?

Within days of the treatment you will see an improvement in lines and wrinkles
The result can last up to 4 months - keep in mind that this may vary from person to person
With repeated treatment, the result tends to last longer
Treatment should not be repeated more than 3 times a year.

5. Can any of my medicines interact with Botox® Cosmetic?

Be sure that your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you are using, including:

antibiotics used to treat infections, such as gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin, and lincomycin
medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems, such as quinidine
medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer’s
medicines used to treat different conditions, such as myasthenia gravis or Alzheimer’s disease
over-the-counter medicines or herbal products.

6. What should I tell my doctor before using Botox® Cosmetic?

have any diseases that affect your nerves and muscles. These diseases may increase your chance of side effects with Botox® Cosmetic treatment
are breastfeeding
are planning to become pregnant soon
are pregnant
are allergic to any of the ingredients in Botox® Cosmetic
have an infection where Botox® Cosmetic will be injected