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BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatments Now Available at Florida Eye
Center
Diminish
fine lines and wrinkles in only days!!!
Years of laughing and smiling, frowning and
raising your eyebrows can take their toll on
your appearance. Suddenly, you notice crow's
feet, brow furrows and forehead wrinkles that
take away from your youthful appearance.
Call us to
schedule your BOTOX® Cosmetic Cosmetic wrinkle
reduction treatments at Florida Eye Center
727-895-2020!
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So far,
a million people have been treated
with BOTOX® Cosmetic Cosmetic since
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
approval in 2002. Not just models and
movie stars, but people from all types
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BOTOX® Cosmetic Statistics
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS) ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic
Cosmetic as the most popular of all
physician-administered cosmetic procedures
(surgical and nonsurgical combined) in 2002
and 2003.
What's more, the ASAPS 2002 and 2003 surveys
ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic Cosmetic as one of
the least expensive facial aesthetic
procedures in the United States.
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Diminish Fine Lines and Wrinkles in Only Days
BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin A) has been safely
used by ophthalmologists for the past 20 years
to treat patients with certain medical
conditions such as eye spasms, central nervous
system disorders and excessive muscle
contractions. More recently, surgeons have
been using BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to reduce frown
lines, crow's feet, nasal crunch lines and
horizontal creases in the forehead. The
overall effect of BOTOX® Cosmetic is a relaxed, smooth
appearance resulting in a patient that looks
"much happier" and "less angry".
BOTOX® Cosmetic can reduce or eliminate wrinkles
without surgery. It is a unique treatment
because unlike other non-surgical wrinkle
treatments such as chemical/laser peels and
collagen injections, BOTOX® Cosmetic corrects
underlying muscle instead of the skin surface
or subsurface.
In
many ways, BOTOX® Cosmetic may be the ideal cosmetic
procedure because it produces dramatic
results, has few side effects and is
reversible.
For patients that are not candidates for
cosmetic surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic may provide the
solution for their quest for a more youthful
appearance.
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FAQ about BOTOX®
Cosmetic
How does BOTOX® Cosmetic work?
BOTOX® Cosmetic injections
work by binding to nerve endings and
preventing the release of chemical
transmitters that activate muscles. Botulinum
toxin therapy is used to weaken the small
muscles of the face that cause frown lines,
crow's feet and other wrinkles. While BOTOX®
Cosmetic
affects the ability of the muscle to move, it
does not impair sensory perception.
Crow's feet, frown
lines and brow furrows are all caused by the
contraction of muscles underneath the skin. In
order to eliminate these wrinkles, the muscle
must be prohibited from contracting. BOTOX®
Cosmetic
Cosmetic, when injected into the muscle,
relaxes those muscles and prevents them from
contracting. The result is a smooth,
wrinkle-free appearance that gives your face a
refreshed and relaxed look. Used for wrinkle
removal since 1989, BOTOX® Cosmetic Cosmetic is now
widely accepted and used by ophthalmologists
around the world as a beauty enhancement.
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The procedure takes
5 to 15 minutes with no downtime.
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All treatments are
performed by board certified surgeons who have
developed strict parameters to maximize
treatment effectiveness and minimize side
effects.
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There are no
serious side effects associated with this
treatment. The most common side effect is
temporary soreness or bruising at the
injection site. Eyebrow droop or eyelid droop,
known as ptosis, is another side effect that
can occur when BOTOX® Cosmetic is used around the
forehead. This is a temporary condition that
occurs in approximately 2-5% of patients and
may last 2 to 4 weeks. A rather welcome side
effect for some patients is the disappearance
of tension and migraine headaches.
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Treatment may last
4 to 5 months. When the toxin begins to wear
off, the wrinkles begin to reappear; however,
they are frequently not as deep as the
original ones. Clinical studies suggest that
after several rounds of treatment, the patient
may require BOTOX® Cosmetic injections less often.
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Most experts agree
that BOTOX® Cosmetic is most effective in the upper
third of the face (eyes and forehead) but with
care, other areas of the face and neck can be
treated as well. BOTOX® Cosmetic has also been shown to
be useful for the treatment of hyperhydrosis
(sweating) of the hands and armpits. A small
amount can significantly reduce perspiration
from these areas for several months.
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Because an
extremely fine needle is used, the BOTOX®
Cosmetic
injection is quick and not particularly
painful. After treatment, patients may
immediately resume normal activities, though
it is recommended that patients not lie down
for 3 to 4 hours following treatment.
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BOTOX® Cosmetic is not
recommended for patients who are pregnant or
nursing. It is also not recommended for
patients who have a neurological disease or
are concurrently taking aminoglycoside
antibiotics.
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The cost of the
treatment depends on how much BOTOX® Cosmetic is
injected. This is customized by the surgeon
for each individual.
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BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
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