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BOTOX®

The History Of BOTOX®

1, 2 Allergan data on file; Global Regulatory Affairs 3,4 Allergan data on file; Medical Affairs

1989 2000 2002 2004

Strabismus, Blepharospasm

Moderate to Severe Glabellar Lines

(BOTOX® Cosmetic)

Cervical Dystonia

Severe Primary Axillary

Hyperhidrosis

1st FDA Approval

Aesthetic Approval

2010

Upper Limb Spasticity in Adults

• More than 20 years of clinical experience and

• 29 million procedures worldwide1,2

• One of the most widely researched medicines in the world3

Chronic Migraine

• BOTOX® is approved by the US FDA.

• BOTOX® is in clinical use for the last

22 years and is marketed in 80

countries for more than 21 different

indications.

• BOTOX ® was approved in India in

1996 for hyper kinetic facial lines

Heritage Of BOTOX®

• Botox® helps in relaxation of the muscles. Thus, it

softens the lines on the face.

• The results of BOTOX® treatment last up to 4 months.

Mode Of Action Of BOTOX®

How are wrinkles formed ?

• Many facial lines form when we

use our muscles to make facial

expressions. The lines formed

during these expressions are

dynamic wrinkles

• When dynamic wrinkles are left

untreated, in due course of time

because of repeated muscle

action; they can form permanent

lines on the face.

Types of Wrinkles

• Dynamic Lines

− Example: “11s” appearing between your brows when you frown

• Static wrinkles − Example:

“parenthesis” lines around the nose and mouth

Indications with Botox & Juvederm

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AFTER

PROCEDURES

FOREHEAD LINES Before BOTOX

After BOTOX

FROWN LINES

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AFTER

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AFTER

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER AFTER AFTER

BEFORE BEFORE

CROWS FEET (SMILE LINES)

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AFTER AFTER AFTER

BEFORE BEFORE

CHIN TREATMENT BEFORE1

AFTER1

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BEFORE2

AFTER2

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POST1 POST2 POST3

BOTOX®

FAQ’S

• BOTOX® is the brand from Allergan, Inc.,

USA containing purified neuroprotein.

• BOTOX® is a simple non surgical

physician administered therapy.

• A few tiny injections of BOTOX® relax

the muscle that causes the dynamic

lines.

• BOTOX® smoothens out the lines on

your face.

What Is BOTOX® ?

How are lines formed?

• We express a lot, day in and out.

This causes expression lines to form

on our face without even, we

realizing it.

• Expression lines may be subtle &

sometimes you may not observe

during self assessment.

• Post 25, lines start appearing

prominently when ever we express.

• These lines if left ignored may

become static and remain on our

face forever.

What are the Beauty Possibilities With BOTOX®

Popply Chin

Droopy Smile

BOTOX®

Used in various other treatments

Excessive Sweating

Blepharospasm

Cerebral

Palsy Cervical Dystonia

Spasticity

Glabellar Frown Lines

What Is The Right Age To Start Botox

Procedure ?

• It is globally approved for the age group of 18yrs to

65years.

Will my facial appearance look natural?

• Yes.

• Although your moderate to severe frown lines

between the brows will improve, it will not radically

change your facial appearance.

• You will still be able to smile, frown, or look

surprised without the lines and creases between

your brows.

Can Men Take Botox® ?

• Botox® is equally effective on both men &

women.

• Over 220,000 Botox® procedures were

performed on men in United States in 2004,

making it a leading cosmetic treatment for men.

• BOTOX® is a simple non surgical

procedure

• It generally takes 15 minutes. Procedure is

so quick, many consider this as a lunch

time procedure.

• You'll also need to allow time to consult

with your doctor prior to the treatment

• There is no down time involved. Person

can get back to normal routine immediately

after the therapy.

How Long Will It Take For The Procedure ?

How soon can I see results?

• Within 3 days you may

notice softening in the

appearance of undesirable

expression lines and it

takes up to 7 days to see

the full results

• Generally, a BOTOX® treatment lasts

up to 4 months3,4.

• The effects of BOTOX ® wear off

gradually and patients are advised to

visit their doctor after 4 months to

repeat the procedure.

Results Of BOTOX®

What is the cost for Botox ®

procedure?

• Cost varies from client to client as it

depends on the areas treated, severity of

lines, bulk of the muscle and gender.

• Your cosmetologist will be able to give

you the costing after facial analysis.

Will The Lines Worsen If I Discontinue

BOTOX ®

• No. The lines gradually revert to

their pre-treatment appearance.

• Also, it will prevent forming

wrinkles

• Injection may cause some

discomfort. Many describe this as an

“ant bite”.

• Pain threshold varies from person to

person. Generally, it is less painful

than beauty treatments like

threading, waxing, etc.

• Your doctor may choose to use ice

cubes or topical anesthesia to reduce

the discomfort.

How Painful is BOTOX®

Botox is temporary, why should I use?

• Botox is a simple non-surgical

treatment and can be administered in

in few minutes.

• Results shall last for up to 4 months.

• You can see results in just one

sitting

• It can help in prevention of dynamic

lines to form permanent wrinkles on

face.

• Side effects are usually temporary

and localized to area of injection.

• You may experience bruising, pain,

redness while being injected or a

transient headache.

• Safe and effective use of BOTOX®

depends upon proper storage of the

product, selection of correct dose,

proper reconstitution and

administration techniques by doctor.

Are there any side effects?

Who should not use BOTOX®?

As with many drugs, BOTOX® should not be given to :

• Pregnant or Lactating Women

• Patients who have a Neuromuscular Disorder

• Un Realistic Expectation

Post care with BOTOX® is very simple.

• Avoid massaging the injected area for

2 days.

• Avoid bending or lying down for 4 hrs

post injections.

• Should avoid exercises for 2 days.

Post injection care