Your free Botox (Botulinum toxin) assessment |
If you are taking other medicines on a regular basis, including complementary or traditional medicines, the use of Botox with these medicines may cause undesirable interactions. Please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice. |
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if |
• You are using any antibiotics (used to treat infections) or muscle relaxants. Some of these medicines may increase the effect of Botox |
• You have recently been injected with a medicine containing Botulinum toxin (the active substance of Botox), as this may increase the effect of Botox too much |
Pregnancy and breast feeding |
The use of Botox during pregnancy is not recommended. Botox is not recommended in breast-feeding woman. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding your baby while using this medicine, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional for advice |
Post Botox (Botulinum toxin) treatment instructions |
The aesthetic effects of Botox last for an average 3-4 months but will vary depending on the condition of the skin, area treated, amount of project injected, injection technique and lifestyle factors such as sun exposed and smoking. |
After treatment, please avoid extreme facial expressions, alcohol consumption, applying make-up for 12 hours and do not rub or message the treated areas for 24 hours after your treatment. Do not lie down or do strenuous exercise for 4 hours after the treatment and please also avoid extreme sun exposure, UV light, freezing temperatures and saunas for two weeks after the treatment. |
Be sure that any tiny bumps or marks will go away in a few hours after your treatment. Results of your treatment make take up to 14 days to take full effect. |
21 Years of Botox (Botulinum toxin) |
After celebrating 21 years of registration with the FDA on 21 December 2010, Botox turned 21. |
With real, noticeable results, no surgery and no recovering time, it is small wonder that more than 11 million women and men across the globe have experience the proven results of Botox. This predictable efficacy is partnered with an establish safety profile. |
You may feel that the wrinkles between your brows make you look tired, old or unapproachable, or you may have other reasons for being curious about Botox. Ask your doctor and discover if Botox is the right treatment for you. If you want to ensure that you age gracefully, Botox may be a perfect choice. |
Botox is currently the only product in South Africa approved to improve dynamic frown lines. Make sure you get the real Botox when requesting this therapy. |
The Company behind Botox (Botulinum toxin) |
Allergan, Inc. is a multi-specialty health care company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercializing innovative pharmaceuticals, biological and medical devises to help people live life to its greatest potential – to see more clearly, move more freely and express themselves more fully. |