Botox®

Botox Cosmetic Treatments - New Hartford, NY

We understand that you want to feel confident and look your best, which is why we are proud to offer Botox Cosmetic Injections as one of our signature treatments. Read on to learn more about what Botox is, how it can help you, and whether it might be right for you.

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WHAT IS BOTOX®

Botox Cosmetic is an injectable treatment that contains a purified form of botulinum toxin, which is a neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes the muscles in your face. By targeting specific muscles, Botox can help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines that are caused by repetitive facial expressions, such as frowning or squinting. This can create a more youthful, refreshed appearance that lasts for several months.

What Conditions Can Botox Cosmetic Treat?

Our experienced medical team will work with you to determine whether Botox Cosmetic is the right treatment for your specific needs and goals. Botox can be used to treat the following conditions:
  • Fine Lines & Wrinkles
  • Migraines
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Muscle Spasms

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF BEING TREATED WITH BOTOX®?

Like any medical treatment, Botox Cosmetic comes with some risks and potential side effects. These can include pain, swelling, bruising, and redness at the injection site, as well as headache, nausea, and flu-like symptoms. In rare cases, Botox can cause more serious complications, such as difficulty swallowing or breathing. However, our team is highly skilled and experienced in administering Botox safely and effectively, and we will take every precaution to minimize your risk of complications.

WHO CAN GET BOTOX®?

Botox Cosmetic is generally safe and effective for most adults who are in good overall health. However, there are some factors that may make you ineligible for treatment, such as pregnancy or breastfeeding, certain medical conditions or medications, and a history of allergic reactions to Botox or similar products. Our medical team will conduct a thorough consultation to determine whether Botox is a safe and appropriate treatment for you. Botox Cosmetic is not recommended for children, adolescents, or adults over the age of 65. It is also not recommended for individuals who have a history of neuromuscular disorders, such as ALS or myasthenia gravis, or who have had facial surgery within the past six months. Additionally, if you are currently taking blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder, you may need to avoid Botox or take extra precautions to minimize your risk of bleeding or bruising.

Frequently asked questions about Botox®

Botox typically lasts for three to six months, depending on the individual and the specific treatment area.
Most people experience minimal discomfort during Botox injections, and any pain or discomfort is usually brief and mild.
You will typically begin to see results within a few days to a week after your Botox treatment.

The number of treatments you will need depends on your individual goals and the specific areas you want to treat. Our medical team will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan.

 

We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for 24 hours after your treatment, as well

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & APPROVED USES
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic :

  • Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.
  • Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

BOTOX® Cosmetic dosing units are not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product .

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow’s feet lines, and/or forehead lines.

BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX® Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.

Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. They include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.

Do not receive BOTOX® Cosmetic if you : are allergic to any of the ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site.

Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; have trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.

Tell your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners.

Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include : dry mouth; discomfort or pain at the injection site; tiredness; headache; neck pain; and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids and eyebrows, swelling of your eyelids and dry eyes.

APPROVED USES
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults.

For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor.

To report a side effect, please call Allergan at 1-800-678-1605.

Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.