Botox Cosmetic Injections Now Approved By The FDA

Botox Cosmetic injections are all the rage now. Men and women are flocking to their plastic surgeons for shots to keep the wrinkles at bay. The good news is the FDA just approved Botox for the purpose of removing wrinkles. But what does it matter? Approved or not, over 7 million Botox Cosmetic injections were given last year alone. Official approval is little more than a formality at this point.

Botox Cosmetic is a great treatment to fill in laugh lines, crows feet and even the little lines that show up between your eyebrows. (People shouldn’t confuse the cosmetic version with regular “Botox,” which is used for migraines and sweaty underarms.) The Botox Cosmetic is also approved now for deep forehead lines.

Women and men sometimes suffer from the very deep lines that are very noticeable, especially when you raise your eyebrows. The Botox Cosmetic injection works by relaxing the muscles that control your forehead so you can’t raise your eyebrows. “If you can’t raise your eyebrows, lines cannot form. It also softens the skin and keeps even deeper lines from forming,” according to New York dermatologist Anna Avaliani.

A Few Quick Facts About Botox Cosmetic Injections

1. Injections are performed to relax muscles and keep wrinkles from forming.

2. Anti-wrinkle injections are commonly used on the forehead, smile lines, crows feet and eyebrow-lifting.

3. Clients will usually see results in 3-4 days. The procedure lasts about 3-4 months.

4. There is no downtime with the procedure.

5. Anti-wrinkle injections have been safely used for over 20 years.

6. Injections have other uses such as jawline contouring, smoothing necklines and overall facial rejuvenation.

7. The procedure involves the use of a fine needle to make 5 to ten injections in a specific area. The patient may experience some mild discomfort or swelling afterwards.

According to Botox Cosmetic manufacturer Allergan, their product is the only FDA approved beauty injection product approved by the FDA. Today, it is approved for use in over 75 countries. Crows feet and forehead lines are the highest area concern for patients, according to Allergen Chief Research Officer David Nicholson.

Of all the cosmetic brands approved by the FDA in the last 15 years, Botox Cosmetic has probably had the most impact. “It has always been our goal to create a product of the highest quality and produces real results,” said Nicholson.

Overall clinical trials have shown Botox Cosmetic to be a safe and effective remedy for the reduction of wrinkles and other beauty issues.

Individuals thinking about Botox Cosmetic injections should consult a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.