Botulinum toxin therapy Also called botulinum rejuvenation Brand names: Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, MYOBLOC®, and XEOMIN® When you look in the mirror, do you see deep frown lines? These lines bother many people. To diminish these lines , many choose botulinum toxin therapy. Patients like that they can return to most everyday activities immediately after the procedure. They like that most people see results within 3 to 7 days. A dermatologist can perform the treatment during a single office visit. The improvements last about 3 to 4 months — and sometimes longer. Uses: Dermatologists use botulinum toxin therapy to diminish signs of aging and to treat a medical condition called hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Botulinum toxin therapy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the following dermatologic conditions: Frown lines between the eyebrows Excessive sweating in the underarms when treatment applied to the skin does not work well enough. Insurance coverage: This varies with insurance plans. In general, you can expect: Signs of aging are not covered. Excessive sweating may be covered, at least partly. You should contact your insurance company to find out what your policy covers.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:45:47 +0000
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