Since the FDA approval of BOTOX for cosmetic use in 2002, it has quickly become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world.  In fact, BOTOX injections are the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the United States with more than 3 Million procedures performed each year.  The uses of BOTOX Cosmetic began with eliminating lines and wrinkles around the eyes, but the areas of application have expanded significantly over the years and continue to expand as medical professionals gain more experience using BOTOX to soften and eliminate lines and wrinkles all over the face and neck.

When BOTOX Cosmetic was first introduced, it was used to treat wrinkles between the brow, often referred to as frown lines.  Before long, its use expanded to crow's feet and forehead lines.  In recent years, literally dozens of other treatment areas have been added to the list.  Experienced BOTOX injectors have learned to use BOTOX to treat wrinkles in a wide range of areas, including lines around the mouth (i.e. smoker's lines), chin lines, and lines on the neck, to name a few.  BOTOX can even be used to minimize heavy jowls and to create a brow lift.  Only well trained, experienced medical practitioners should administer advanced BOTOX treatments to ensure a safe, natural, and long lasting result.

The picture below displays many of the areas where BOTOX can be used.  Both basic and advanced applications of BOTOX are depicted.  Some of the areas are often best treated with a combination BOTOX and Juvederm, a popular dermal filler used to add volume to the skin.