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Women’s Top 10 Questions About Aesthetic Injectable Treatments*
1. Are aesthetic injectable products such as BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers safe?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning that clinical data on their safety and effectiveness were reviewed by the FDA prior to approval. BOTOX® is approved to treat 20 different conditions in more than 75 countries worldwide and has been approved in the U.S. for more than 17 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. The same formulation was approved in 2002 as BOTOX® Cosmetic for the temporary treatment of the vertical lines between the eyebrows, often referred to as the “11.”
2. How much do aesthetic injectable treatments cost?
Cost varies across the country based on a number of factors, including the amount of product needed to achieve optimal results and the areas of the face that are treated.
As an example, BOTOX® Cosmetic typically ranges from $300 to $500 to treat the vertical lines between the eyebrows that often look like an “11.” Since positive effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment can last up to four months, the cost is about $3-$5 per day.
3. Will the results look natural?
Treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers can enhance the way you look. Physicians often will use multiple products, depending on the patients’ needs. BOTOX® Cosmetic is often used to relax the dominant frown muscles between the eyebrows, allowing the two vertical lines between the brows, often referred to as the “11,” to temporarily diminish in appearance. JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers work differently, by instantly filling in and smoothing out wrinkles and folds that look like the parentheses along the side of your nose and mouth, creating a smooth, natural look and feel.In fact, the NWHRC survey* found that for those women who used or would consider using aesthetic injectable treatments, more than half (52%) reported that the treatments were appealing to them to obtain a “natural and refreshed” look.
4. How long do aesthetic injectable treatments last?
Treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers are temporary. BOTOX® Cosmetic effects can last up to four months, while JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers deliver sustained results for up to twelve months.
5. Will my insurance cover the cost of aesthetic injectable treatments?
Insurance providers do not typically cover cosmetic procedures. However, it is important to note that treatment with BOTOX® (Botulinum Toxin Type A) for therapeutic purposes may be covered by some insurance carriers.
6. Are injectable treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ painful?
Injections may cause some discomfort during and after injection. Talk with your physician about pain-reducing options, such as a numbing cream, which can be applied prior to your injection.
7. Is there scarring?
No reports of scarring were documented in clinical studies evaluating treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers. Additionally, studies with JUVÉDERM™ demonstrated no increased risk of hyperpigmentation in patients of color.
8. How long do aesthetic injectable procedures take?
Many procedures can be performed quickly and require minimal down-time. Following a facial analysis by your physician, as well as a discussion of your desired outcomes, procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers require only a brief in-office visit and take an average of 15 minutes to perform.
9. Do aesthetic injectable procedures cause bruising or other side effects?
Following treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic, some patients have reported minimal bruising around the injection site area, while the most common side effects following injection are temporary eyelid droop and nausea.
In clinical trials for JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers, most side effects were mild to moderate in nature, and lasted 7 days or less. The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.
For information on other possible treatment-related side effects, speak with your doctor or visit www.KeepTheWisdom.com for full prescribing information.
10. Will my face still have expression?
When administered by an experienced physician, you can still smile, frown, and look surprised without those lines—also known as the “11”—between your brows. Aesthetic injectable treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers are technique-sensitive procedures, so make sure to visit a well-trained aesthetic-specialty physician for your treatment and discuss the optimal results you would like to achieve.
* Based on results of a Harris Interactive® study from April 10-12, 2007 of a nationwide sample of 1,291 U.S. adult females aged 25 years and older. Please refer to important information on BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM™ dermal fillers on the reverse side.
