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Botox

Also called: Clostridum Botulinim A Exotoxin, BTX, Botulinum Toxin Type A, Botulinum Exotoxin, Botulinum Toxin

- Summary
- About Botox
- Before, during and after
- Potential benefits and risks
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Mary Ellen Luchetti, M.D., AAD
Sandeep Singla, DDS, MD

Questions for your doctor regarding Botox

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following Botox-related questions:

  1. How many patients have you treated with Botox?

  2. Can you explain the procedure to me in detail?

  3. What results can I expect from Botox injections?

  4. How long will the injections take?

  5. How many injections will I require?

  6. Will I experience pain during the procedure? What about after?

  7. How often will I have to receive Botox injections to maintain the results?

  8. What risks do I face by undergoing this procedure?

  9. What is the recovery time for the procedure?

  10. When can I expect to see an improvement?

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Review Date: 03-27-2007
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