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Botox* |
Reloxin** |
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Product source |
Purified form of botulinum exotoxin A |
Purified form of botulinum exotoxin A |
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Indications |
Frown lines between eyes, forehead wrinkles, crow’s-feet, upper lip, lower face and neck |
Frown lines between eyes, forehead, crow’s-feet, upper lip, lower neck |
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Onset |
Three days—the peak effect takes place 7–10 days after treatment |
2–3 days—the peak effect takes place 7–10 days after treatment |
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Duration |
3–4 months |
3–4 months |
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Treatment protocol |
A series of injections every 3–4 months |
A series of injections every 3–4 months |
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Cost |
$400–1,500, depending on the number of injections and the amount of material used |
$400–1,500, depending on the number of injections and the amount of material used |
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Benefits |
Temporarily paralyzes the muscles that cause lines through negative facial expressions |
Temporarily paralyzes the muscles that cause lines through negative facial expressions |
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Risks |
If performed properly, almost none, although bruising, an incomplete effect, brow droop, eyelid droop, lip droop and asymmetry of the effect can occur. |
If performed properly, almost none, although bruising, an incomplete effect, brow droop, eyelid droop, lip droop and asymmetry of the effect can occur. |