BOTOX®

BOTOX® is used for treatment of facial lines and excessive perspiration.

BOTOX® is the most popular cosmetic treatment in the world today with millions of treatments performed safely world wide. BOTOX® is a natural purified protein that acts to prevent muscle contraction. Its main cosmetic use is to reduce facial lines such as frown lines, crow's feet and horizontal forehead lines caused by repeated muscle contraction.
BOTOX® can also be used to stop excessive sweating of the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis)

Frequently Asked Questions About BOTOX®

What is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® is a muscle relaxant registered in New Zealand for the treatment of frown lines, crow's feet, horizontal forehead lines, excessive perspiration, blepharospasm and strabismus.
The Benefits of BOTOX®

You can resume normal activities immediately after BOTOX® has been used
It only takes 2-3 days for BOTOX® to begin to take effect (7 days for full effect)
BOTOX® treatments lasts from 3-6 months
No local anaesthetic is required for BOTOX® injections

How does BOTOX® Work?
Facial expressions occur when the brain sends a signal to muscle tissue. BOTOX® blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines. This relaxes the muscles to stop them contracting, leaving the overlying skin smoother and less wrinkled. BOTOX® works only on the specific muscles injected leaving surrounding muscles to function as usual, producing normal facial expression without the wrinkles. BOTOX® will not "freeze" your facial expressions because it only works where you want it to.

BOTOX® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of botulinum toxin type A for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet, And for the treatment of severe primary hyperhidrosis of the axillae. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure. Cautions: People with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, injection site pain/burning/stinging/bruising/swelling/redness, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, eyelid swelling, skin tightness, tingling sensations, aching/itching forehead, nausea and flu-like symptoms. For hyperhidrosis it can include perceived increase in sweating in areas other than the underarms, pain at the injection site, pain, hot flushes and transient arm weakness. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctors visit fees apply. Note: BOTOX® facial treatment lasts about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. BOTOX® hyperhidrosis treatment lasts about 7.5 months and after this time further courses of
treatment may be necessary Speak to your specialist about your own situation.

BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
Allergan Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 85 000 612 831, 77 Ridge Street, Gordon, NSW 2072.
Allergan New Zealand Ltd, PO Box 1873 Auckland 1000, New Zealand

BOTOX® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of botulinum toxin type A for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet, And for the treatment of severe primary hyperhidrosis of the axillae. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure. Cautions: People with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, injection site pain/burning/stinging/bruising/swelling/redness, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, eyelid swelling, skin tightness, tingling sensations, aching/itching forehead, nausea and flu-like symptoms. For hyperhidrosis it can include perceived increase in sweating in areas other than the underarms, pain at the injection site, pain, hot flushes and transient arm weakness. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctors visit fees apply. Note: BOTOX® facial treatment lasts about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. BOTOX® hyperhidrosis treatment lasts about 7.5 months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary Speak to your specialist about your own situation.

BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc. Allergan Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 85 000 612 831, 77 Ridge Street, Gordon, NSW 2072. Allergan New Zealand Ltd, PO Box 1873 Auckland 1000, New Zealand