BOTOX® or onabotulinumtoxinA is a purified protein derived from botulinum bacteria. When injected into muscles it blocks the nerve impulses that cause muscle contractions. When the muscles stop moving the expression lines and wrinkles they cause soften and in many cases disappear.

No, in fact the opposite is true. Regular BOTOX® use helps to prevent wrinkles and retrains the muscles to remain in a relaxed state. If you've only done BOTOX® once or twice then discontinuing treatments won't have any long-term effects and you face will return to its previous condition.

Research shows that BOTOX® has a preventative effect. Therefore if delaying the signs of aging is important to you then you may want to consult with a qualitifed BOTOX® injector to see if BOTOX® is right for you at this time.

The frequency of your BOTOX® injections is very individualized and can vary. Often at the beginning you'll need to have maintenance treatments every 3-4 months. Over time, the frequency of your visits and quantity may decrease.

Yes and no. Generally speaking if you do BOTOX® regularly it's possible that you may need less BOTOX® over time. In some cases, however, the aging process may require you to increase your dosage slightly. If you choose to treat additional areas you'll need more BOTOX®.

Yes BOTOX® is extremely safe. It has been used therapeutically for many years to treat various neurological disorders. Cosmetic BOTOX® was FDA-approved in 2002 and since then has been used to soften lines and wrinkles by millions of women and men.

When administered by an expert cosmetic injector the chances of developing BOTOX® side-effects are extremely rare. Potential BOTOX® side-effects (if they occur at all) are only temporary and can include the following: bruising, ptosis (droopy eyelid) and heavy brow. In the unlikely even of a droopy eyelid, there is specific treatment to reverse the condition.

It varies from person to person. For most patients BOTOX® can last anywhere from 3-4 month as long as the correct dosage is injected. After the first year of regular BOTOX® use it's possible that you may require slightly less BOTOX® units.

There is no downtime with BOTOX®. You can have your treatment during your lunch break and return to work right after. You may have some red spots at the injection site and these normally resolve after 15 minutes. There are some minor post care instructions that will not interfere with your daily activities.

Yes but there are a few exceptions. BOTOX® is a prescription medication that has to be approved by a medical professional. You'll need to answer certain medical questions during your pre-treatment consultation. Otherwise BOTOX® is a very safe and effective treatment.

Yes, definitely. When performed by an expert cosmetic injector you will look more youthful and refreshed, but always natural. We never overtreat our patients.