If BOTOX® Cosmetic is on your radar for the first time, it’s natural to have questions. One common query is: What facial areas can be treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic? You’re in good company – this is a popular question! Read on to learn how BOTOX® Cosmetic temporarily enhances the appearance of moderate to severe facial lines in adults, specifically approved for use on forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet.
Understanding How BOTOX® Cosmetic Functions
Consider the facial expressions you make when you’re concerned, displeased, or squinting. These frequent muscle contractions can lead to noticeable wrinkles over time, especially on the forehead, between the eyebrows (frown lines), and around the eyes (crow’s feet). BOTOX® Cosmetic is designed to temporarily lessen these muscle activities, thereby diminishing the appearance of these lines, allowing you to maintain your natural look, just with smoother lines.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment Area #1: Frown Lines
Did you know? BOTOX® Cosmetic was a trailblazer in injectable aesthetic treatments starting in 2002, with frown lines being the initial FDA-approved treatment area. Frown lines are often seen as vertical lines between the eyebrows, sometimes nicknamed “the elevens” due to their resemblance to the number. Scientifically, this area is referred to as the glabella or glabellar complex. This group of muscles, when repeatedly contracted, leads to the visible frown lines.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment Area #2: Crow’s Feet
Crow’s feet, the lines radiating from the outer corner of the eye, represent another area treatable with BOTOX® Cosmetic. These lines, often caused by expressions like laughing or squinting, extend outward much like bicycle wheel spokes. Even activities as mundane as sun gazing or screen reading can prompt squinting.
BOTOX® Cosmetic Treatment Area #3: Forehead Lines
Forehead lines, as their name implies, are the horizontal lines that can appear across the forehead. These lines often stem from frequent eyebrow raising or facial expressions supporting other facial regions. Strategic injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic can temporarily lessen the muscle activity beneath these lines, smoothing out the forehead’s appearance.
To learn more about BOTOX®, talk to the experienced aestheticians at Accent Aesthetics in Gainesville, Florida. Call us today at (352) 271-5388 to schedule an appointment.