» Are aesthetic-injectable products such as BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type     A) and JUV´EDERM™ dermal fillers safe?

BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVEDERM™ dermal fillers are approved by the US 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 US 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 stubborn vertical lines between the eyebrows, often referred to as the “11’s” in people ages 18 to 65.

» How much do aesthetic-injectable treatments cost?

Cost varies across the country based on a number of factors. Talk to your healthcare provider about your specific situation.

As an example, BOTOX® cosmetic typically ranges from $300 to $500 to treat the vertical lines between the eyebrows that often look like “11’s.” Since positive effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment can last up to 4 months, the cost is about $3 to $5 per day.

» Will the results look natural?

Treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUV´EDERM™ injectable gel 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 2 vertical lines between the brows often referred to as the “11’s,” to temporarily diminish in appearance. JUVEDERM™ 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 were treated with or considering aesthetic-injectable treatments, more than half (52%) reported that the treatments were appealing to them to obtain a “natural and refreshed” look.

» How long do aesthetic-injectable treatments last?

Treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUV´EDERM™ injectable gel dermal fillers are temporary. BOTOX® Cosmetic effects can last up to 4 months, while JUV´EDERM™ dermal fillers deliver sustained results for up to 1 year.

» 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® for therapeutic purposes may be covered by some insurance carriers.

» Are injectable treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUV´EDERM™ injectable gel    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.

» Is there scarring?

No reports of scarring were documented in clinical studies evaluating treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUV´EDERM™ dermal fillers. Additionally, studies with JUV´EDERM™ injectable gel demonstrated no increased risk of hyperpigmentation in patients of color.

» How long do aesthetic-injectable procedures take?

Many procedures can be performed quickly and require minimal downtime. Following a facial analysis by your physician, as well as a discussion of your desired outcomes, procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUV´EDERM™ dermal fillers require only a brief in-office visit and take an average of 15 minutes to perform.

» Do aesthetic-injectable procedures cause bruising or other side effects?

Following treatment of 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. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.


In clinical trials for JUV´EDERM™ injectable gel 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 reaction such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bums, bruising, itching and discoloration.

Full prescribing information has been provided to your doctor.

» Will my face still have expressions?

When administered by an experienced physician, you can still smile, frown, and look surprised without those lines – also known as the “11’s”- between your brows. Aesthetic-injectable treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUV´EDERM™ 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.