Botox: Just the Facts

Posted on Friday, July 12th, 2013 by Dr. Babak Dadvand

As a plastic surgeon, not only do I specialize in surgery, but I also dedicate my practice to non-surgical procedures. Of these, the most common is Botox injections. In this post I will give you some historical insight into Botox, some statistics, as well as some off-label uses of Botox injections that are commonly performed.

• First used cosmetically in 1989
• FDA approved 2002 for treating glabellar lines: These are the scowl lines we commonly refer to as the “elevens.”
• 2.6 Million Botox treatments/year: The number of Botox treatments has gone up in the last 5 years. This may have to do not only with its increased acceptance as a rejuvenating procedure, but also with the down economy driving people away from big-ticket surgeries and towards more affordable non-surgical procedures.
• Other Uses: Other than the glabellar lines that the FDA approved, Botox is commonly used in the following areas (referred to as off-label uses):
  • Forehead Lines
  • Crow’s feet
  • Upper lip lines
  • Bunny lines
  • Corner of the mouth
  • Lateral brow
  • Walnut chin
  • Platysmal Bands

• Medical Uses: Aside from cosmetic uses of Botox, there are well reported medical benefits of the product:
  • Hyperhidrosis: Underarms and Palms
  • Jaw Clenching
  • Cervical dystonia
  • Blepharospasm
  • Migraines: FDA approved in 2010

To learn more about Botox and to view before and after pictures visit my website at drdadvandplasticsurgery.com.

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