BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ FAQ'S

To get answers to the most frequently asked questions about aesthitic-injectible treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™, click on a question below:

1. Are aesthetic-injectable products such as BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) and Juvéderm™ derma fillers safe?
2. How much do aesthetic-injectable treatments cost?
3. Will the results look natural?
4. How long do aesthetic-injectable treatments last?
5. Will my insurance cover the cost of aesthetic-injectable treatments?
6. Are injectable treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ injectable gel painful?
7. Is there scarring?
8. How long do aesthetic-injectable procedures take?
9. Do aesthetic-injectable procedures cause bruising or other side effects?
10. Will my face still have expression?

Are aesthetic-injectable products such as BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) and Juvéderm™ derma fillers safe?

BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ derma 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 that 75 countries wordlwide and has been approved in the US for more than 17 years to treat a variety or medical conditions. The same formulation was approved in 2002 as BOTOX® Cosmetic for the temporary treatment of the stubborn vertical lines between the eyebrows, often referred to as the "11's" in people ages 18 to 65.

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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.

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Will the results look natural?

Treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ 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 vertcal lines between the brows, often referred to as the "11's," to temporarily diminish in appearance. Juvéderm™ 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 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.

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How long do aesthetic-injectable treatments last?

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

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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.

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Are injectable treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvéderm™ 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.

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Is there scarring?

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

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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 Juvéderm™ dermal fillers require only a brief in-office visit and take an average of 15 minutes to perform.

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

Following treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic, some patients have reported minimal bruising around the injection-site area, while the most common side effects following injection are temporary droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, sweilling, 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 for side effects.

In clinical trials for Juvéderm™ 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 reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.

Full prescribing information has been provided to your doctor.

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Will my face still have expression?

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 Juvéderm™ 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.

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