What to expect at the doctors office

Before you try and schedule your first BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment consultation with Dr. Simmons, you probably have some questions, such as: How long will it take? How long will the results last? Will it hurt?

Here's what you might expect at C. W. Simmons Jr., M.D., FACS office from the moment you arrive until your procedure is done.

The day of your appointment

Allow time before your appointment for filling out forms and for consulting with Dr. Simmons or a member of his or her staff. If it's your initial visit, you may first meet with your doctor personally or a staff member. Many doctors have on-staff licensed aestheticians or nurses who are trained in skin care and skin care procedures who can answer many of your questions.

You may also be asked about your expectations for treatment and if you have any allergies or any condition that wouldn't make you a good candidate for BOTOX^® Cosmetic.

Before the procedure

You'll probably be seated in a reclining chair, much like you find in a dentist's office. No anesthesia is required, although your doctor may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream.

The procedure

Your doctor will determine where to administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area. The entire BOTOX^® Cosmetic injection procedure takes approximately 10 minutes.

After the procedure

There's no recovery time needed. You're ready to get on with your day! The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.

Seeing results

Within days, you may notice an improvement in the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows that can last up to 4 months. Results may vary