TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT WRINKLE TREATMENT.

WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOX COSMETIC?
Botulinum Tox Cosmetic is a pharmaceutical preparation of botulinum type A toxin, a protein extracted from the naturally occurring bacterium, clostridium botulinum. Botulinum Tox Cosmetic is supplied by Ispen, a European pharmaceutical company that specialises in the research, manufacture and marketing of medications for use. It is manufactured in the UK using a strictly controlled state of the art process. Botulinum Tox Cosmetic was first licensed in Germany, the UK and many other countries.

While it has been approved in Australia for use in specific neuromuscular conditions since 2001, Botulinum Tox Cosmetic is now approved for the treatment of glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows). It is only available through consultation with your treating doctor.

WHAT CAUSES WRINKLES?
Whenever you laugh, frown, concentrate or squint your facial muscles contract, causing wrinkles and lines to form. As you age, your skin loses its elasticity and those lines can deepen and becomes permanently etched on your face. Frown lines between the eyebrows can become particularly noticeable at a relatively young age, making you look angry and worried even when your not.

WHAT DOES BOTULINUM TOX COSMETIC TRETMETN INVOLVE?
Treatment with Botulinum Tox Cosmetic is a simple, non-surgical procedure which takes around ten minutes. After you have discussed with your doctor the effects you desire, the doctor will first examine you to confirm if treatment with Botulinum Tox Cosmetic is right for you. The doctor will then inject tiny amounts of Botulinum Tox Cosmetic using a very fine needle into the specific facial muscles underlying the frown lines. It usually takes up to 5 injections between the eyebrows for an effective treatment. The procedure causes minimal discomfort and you may resume normal activities very soon after the treatment.

HOW LONG DOES BOTULINUM TOX COSMETIC TREATMETN LAST?
The initial effects of a Botulinum Tox Cosmetic treatment will begin to appear in 2 to 3 days but the maximum effect may take from 1 to 3 weeks to become established. The effects can last from 3 to 4 months and may last longer with repeated treatments over time

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OR RISKS?
The safety end effectiveness of Botulinum Tox Cosmetic in the treatment of glabellar lines have been evaluated in a comprehensive programme of clinical studies and are documented in the approved product information. As with most medications, along with its desired effects, Botulinum Tox Cosmetic treatment can also cause unwanted effects. After the procedure you may notice some swelling or redness around the injection points, which usually settles after a few minutes. Occasionally you may develop a small temporary bruise at some injection sites. A mild headache may also occur for 1 to 2 days. A transient eyelid droop may develop but this an uncommon event. Skin rashes including rashes at the site injection have been reported rarely and reports of itching are uncommon. There are unlikely to be any long term complications from the use of Botulinum Tox Cosmetic in the treatment of this condition.

For details of potential adverse effects please refer to the patient Consumer Medicine Information available from doctors or pharmacists. Please note that side effects vary with the condition you are being treated for. Always inform your doctor if you develop any troublesome side effects. Your doctor will advise you on how to manage them.

Botulinum Tox Cosmetic should not be used while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It may not be suitable for you if you are taking certain other medications or have any conditions that cause muscular weakness. You should ensure that you bring any such information to the attention of your treating doctor.

WHO CAN PROVIDE TREATMENT WITH BOTULINUM TOX COSMETIC.
Botulinum Tox Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that should be administered only by medical professionals who have appropriate experience and understanding of the muscles and expressions of the face. Your doctor will assess and treat you with the optimal dose of Botulinum Tox Cosmetic aimed to give you a relaxed and fresh look.

HOW DOES BOTULINUM TOX COSMETIC WORK?
Botulinum Tox Cosmetic works by blocking the nerve impulses to the injected muscles. A very small dose of Botulinum Tox Cosmetic is injected into the specific muscles responsible for causing the wrinkles and lines between the eyebrows, allowing these muscles to relax. Once the muscles are relaxed, the overlying wrinkles soften or disappear.

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