Botox: What Is It?
As seen in the February 2023 issue of Cincinnati Magazine.
Doctors have used onabotulinum toxin A (or better known as “Botox”) since 1978 when it first received FDA approval to treat crossed eyes in the ophthalmology community. It was not until 1992 that reports of cosmetic use appeared. Botox has since become a household name with nearly 4 million people receiving cosmetic Botox treatments each year.
Why is this such a popular treatment and why are more and more people doing it? Botox and other neurotoxins are quick, no-downtime procedures that work by stopping muscle movement. They help to prevent lines and wrinkles from forming and are a popular way to prevent aging. Although the most common areas patients treat are the lines between your brow, your forehead lines, and your crows feet, providers also use neurotoxins to enhance lips, lift up marionette lines, soften your neck lines, and treat a host of other areas.
Although there are several brands of neurotoxins on the market, Botox Cosmetic is the most well-known and has the longest track record with FDA-approved since 2002! Recently, the medical community has introduced a new product that can last longer than other neurotoxins. Daxxify has a patented peptide technology that allows it to set in faster and last longer than traditional toxins. Mona Dermatology is proud to be the first Dermatologist in Cincinnati to offer Daxxify.
When deciding if neurotoxins are right for you, it is important to choose a licensed and trained medical professional who understands facial anatomy, such as a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. In the hands of the right injector, you can achieve beautiful, natural results.
If you are interested in learning more about anti-aging injections such as Botox & Daxxify, schedule a consultation with the board-certified team at Mona Dermatology by visiting monadermatology.com.
Botox Fast Facts
- BOTOX Cosmetic lasts up to 3-4 months
- Daxxify lasts 6-9 months in the glabella
- Neurotoxins start taking effect in 3-14 days
- Minimal to no downtime