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BOTOX\u00ae Cosmetic is FDA-approved to temporarily remove lines with natural-looking results. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, botulinum toxin injections are the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedure available. In fact, last year, Americans underwent more than seven million Botox treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Botox injections are primarily used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles by blocking signals from your nerves to your muscles, preventing them from contracting. This causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. Botox is most useful in treating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Administering Botox injections takes just a few minutes and doesn\u2019t require anesthesia. A numbing medication or cream can be applied to the skin beforehand if you\u2019re worried about discomfort. Dr. Franklin will use a thin needle to inject a small dose of Botox into your skin or specific muscles.<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
What Does Botox Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Results usually take a few days to appear and will last anywhere from three to 12 months. Maintenance injections are needed if you wish to continue treatment beyond the initial dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n