Women's top - 10 questions about aesthetic -
injectable treatments
» Are aesthetic-injectable products such as BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) and JUV´EDERMTM dermal fillers safe?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVEDERMTM 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´EDERMTM 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. JUVEDERMTM 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´EDERMTM injectable gel dermal fillers are temporary. BOTOX® Cosmetic effects can last up to 4 months, while JUV´EDERMTM 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´EDERMTM 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´EDERMTM dermal fillers. Additionally, studies with JUV´EDERMTM 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´EDERMTM 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´EDERMTM 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´EDERMTM 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.