How Lines and Wrinkles Can Form
• Movement of brow muscles causes the
skin to crease
corrugator muscles
corrugator muscles
procerus muscle
 As
skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning
creates visible lines and wrinkles
• Summary
How Botox Cosmetic Works
• Botox is a natural and purified protein that
relaxes the muscles by blocking nerve
impulses
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Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother,
creating a more natural and relaxed appearance
Dramatic Results…
That People Notice
before
after
• After 30 days, nearly 90% of BOTOX® Cosmetic
patients surveyed rated the improvement in their
brow lines as moderate to better
• For many patients, BOTOX® Cosmetic virtually
“erases” these lines
Botox Injection Sites
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Forehead
Frown lines
Crows feet
Lower eyelids
Perioral
Chin
Neck
What to Expect From a
Botox Cosmetic Procedure
• This simple 10-minute procedure consists of a few
tiny injections
• No anesthesia is required, although you may be
advised to numb the area with a cold pack or
anesthetic cream prior to injecting
• Discomfort is minimal and brief—most patients
compared the sensation to a bug bite
• There may be slight temporary bruising at the
injection site, which can easily be covered up with
makeup