BOTOX was the first brand of Botulinum toxin available, but BOTOX is a brand of Botulinum Toxin. Today, besides BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA), the other brands of Botulinum commonly available in USA, Europe and many other parts of the world are DYSPORT (anobotulinumtoxinA), XEOMIN (incobotulinumtoxinA), and JEUVEAU ((prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs).

Only BOTOX, DYSPORT, XEOMIN, and JEUVEAU have been evaluated and approved by the FDA to help make moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines look better in adults. Be wary of discount providers or “cheap botox”. These may be unregulated imported products or diluted formula.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a technique-sensitive treatment. You can trust BOTOX® Cosmetic to deliver subtle results when you are treated by Slate Medspa. Our practitioners are licensed, trained, and medical experts in facial anatomy. So you’ll look like yourself—only with less noticeable lines. No one should be able to tell you’ve had anything done.

Compare the before and after pictures of real patients in our gallery, and see the difference for yourself.

Not at all! Many men make BOTOX® Cosmetic part of what they do to care for their appearance.

The number of men choosing treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic has risen fast – in the past three years alone, men have received over one million botulinum toxin treatments. When surveyed, the majority of men say they want to look good and they’re bothered by the changes they see in the mirror. 80% would choose to treat their crow’s feet first, while 74% would prioritize their forehead lines, and 60% would most like to treat their frown lines.*

It’s not your age that determines when BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you, it’s the severity of your lines. In fact, 64% of practices report seeing a rise in cosmetic surgery or injectable treatments for patients in their early 30’s. The truth is, everyone’s lines form differently. The timing can be influenced by a combination of factors, from cellular changes that may occur over time, to reduction of collagen, to genetic factors, or damage caused by free radicals from the sun and the environment.

The actual injection process takes a quick 10 minutes. Your specialist will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you. Some patients report that being injected with BOTOX® Cosmetic feels like a pinch. If you are concerned about discomfort, your specialist may apply a topical numbing cream before administering your treatment.

Treatment requires minimal downtime. So you can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave our office.

Most adults over 18 are eligible for Botox. Do not get Botox if you:

• Are allergic to any of the ingredients in Botox or to any other botulinum toxin product (Dysport, Xeomin, etc.)
• Have an infection at the injection site
• Have a urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Are being treated for urinary incontinence or cannot empty your bladder on your own and aren’t routinely catheterizing
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not known if Botox can harm an unborn baby or pass into breast milk.
• If you have other conditions, it is best to consult with your doctor before getting Botox.

Contrary to popular belief, the bacteria that causes botulism, clostridium botulinum, is not part of the treatment, nor are six of the seven neurotoxins it secretes. The only substance used in Botox injections, botulinum toxin A, is carefully extracted, purified, and standardized into FDA-approved doses. Plus, the dosage is so small, it can’t get beyond the muscle tissue it’s injected into, meaning there’s little if any chance for Botox to reach the bloodstream.

Mild redness, bruising, and swelling can crop up in the days following a treatment, and more serious complications aren’t unheard of. These complications can be life-threatening, including problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing.

Read all of the safety considerations for Botox here.