| Dr. Samir Shureih is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about Botox.
Q. What is Botox?
A. Botox or botulinum Toxin A. Is a purified toxin which has been in medical use for almost 20 years. It acts by interfering with secretion of transmitters from nerve endings at the muscle.
Q. How does BOTOX work?
A. This will cause the muscle to stop contracting. Therefore the wrinkles caused by the muscle are flattened, and become softer.
Q. What is the recovery period for BOTOX?
A. There is no recovery needed for Botox injections. The effect of botox will be seen in 5-7 days after the injection.
Q. How long do the results of BOTOX last?
A. It effect lasts between 3-6 months. Therefore one has to repeat Botox injections to maintain its effect if desired.
Q. How much does BOTOX cost?
A. The cost of Botox is about $ 550 per site. Multiple sites will be less.
Q. Who should perform a BOTOX procedure?
A. I believe only the Doctor should inject Botox. He/ She is the most qualified because of their familiarity with the drug and the small muscles of the face, as well as the proper evaluation of the patient and the facial musculature.
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