Botox Information ®

Botox ® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of clostridium botulinum type A complex for injection. It is used of the treatment of severe frown lines and associated ‘crows feet’ around the eyes. If should be administered only by trained medical professionals.

Talk to your specialist about the benefits / risks of the procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with defective neuromuscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, glaucoma,pregnancy and lactation.

Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids, lack of feeling and nausea. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. A charge applies. Allergan Pharmaceuticals. Auckland.

NB. Botox ® treatment lasts about 4 months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Talk to your specialist about your own situation.