People who wish to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead, but don't want cosmetic surgery are good candidates for this procedure. For this group, BOTOX is an effective but temporary treatment. The effect of BOTOX usually lasts four to five months. However, more frequent treatments seem to produce a "build up" of BOTOX. Studies show that individuals who have had at least five treatments had results that lasted longer.
BOTOX is not recommended for:
- Pregnant women even though there have been no reports of birth defects with its use and women who are breast feeding. This is because only limited data in this area is available.
- Persons with neuromuscular disease, such as muscular dystrophy or generalized movement disorders, may not be candidates for BOTOX and should consult their neurologists before being treated.
- Persons with known allergies to the components of BOTOX, such as saline solution and human albumin.
- Persons such as actors or on-air broadcasters, for example, who use their face for expressiveness should consider whether BOTOX is right for them because BOTOX has a paralyzing effect on the muscles.
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