{"id":3942,"date":"2021-10-16T09:00:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/?p=3942"},"modified":"2022-07-19T18:53:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T18:53:52","slug":"botox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/blog\/botox\/","title":{"rendered":"Botox &#8211; What it is and How much it costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is Botox?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botox comes from a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that has been purified for use as a treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What does Botox do?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botox paralyzes the muscles in the area of the body where it is injected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long does Botox last?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of Botox normally last some 3-12 months. After that the injections may need to be repeated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is Botox used for?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmetic uses &#8211; to treat wrinkles around forehead, face, eyes and mouth. (It\u2019s only FDA approved for use around eyes and forehead)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crossed eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe underarm sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migraines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overactive bladder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyelid pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck spasms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What are the benefits of Botox?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the face it smooths out wrinkles for a younger look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long does Botox take to get?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial injection is usually done in an office, only takes a few minutes and doesn\u2019t require anesthesia. When injected into the bladder to control urinary urgency it can take 15 minutes or longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How long does Botox take to work?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly, it takes from a few days to two weeks to see the full effects of botox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the possible side effects of Botox?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local pain and bruising<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache and flu-like symptoms<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial pain<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching, rash<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle weakness<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reaction<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the cost of Botox?<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of Botox varies according to the number of units used, the physician or provider and the body part being treated. The average price is about $20\/unit and a single treatment can use 20-60 units of Botox. The range is approximately $200 to two thousand dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Book a visit now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cash pay pricing beats insurance-based pricing and hassles. Check prices before you book.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/healthdrum.com\/costs\/botox-facial' class='big-button bigblue' target=\"_blank\">Book your Botox visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written by HEALTHdrum<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Botox? Botox comes from a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that has been purified for use as a treatment. What does Botox do? Botox paralyzes the muscles in the area of the body where it is injected. How long does Botox last? The effects of Botox normally last some 3-12 months. 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