Many are turning to Botox to reduce moderate to severe frown lines between their brows, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet. Simple and non-surgical, the treatment is administered by a trained provider in patients over 18 years of age. Botox decreases the movement of the muscles in these trouble areas, temporarily smoothing them for up to four months.
Approved by the FDA in 2002, Botox consists of a few small injections of the purified protein into the muscles to temporarily reduce the lines. The procedure is minimally invasive, requires no recovery time and can be completed in about 10 minutes. Since results are temporary, many patients choose to begin a treatment schedule to maintain results.
Although side effects are generally minimal, they can include temporary drooping of the eyelid, nausea, headache and respiratory infection.