Botox Basics

Botox questions come in two kinds: the ones that help you decide, and the ones that arise once the injections are done. Sorting them first keeps a small worry from crowding out a real one.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says the cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, sometimes referred to as Botox by patients, is a popular injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles.

Deciding before treatment

These questions can wait until you have time to read.

• Is Botox approved for crow's feet lines?
• How is Dysport different from Botox?
• Where is botulinum toxin injected for wrinkles?
• Will Botox stop facial expressions?

After the appointment

Here the question is what you are seeing in the mirror, so read with that in mind.

• Is there downtime after Botox?
• How long does Botox last?
• When can Botox be repeated safely?
• What side effects can Botox cause?

Reading the sources yourself

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has its own page on botulinum toxin. MedlinePlus offers drug information on daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm.

A question about timing or planning can sit while you read. A change that worries you after treatment should not. For readers in Mamaroneck, Larchmont and the rest of Westchester, the step is the same: contact the clinician who injected you.