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What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

Botulinum toxin type A or BOTOX® Cosmetic is a neurotoxin that originally comes from a bacteria that causes muscle paralysis. This toxin has been used since the 80’s for the treatment of various conditions that involve muscle spasm. By the early 90’s the benefits for the treatment of facial wrinkles was recognized and today injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic has rapidly become the most frequent nonsurgical aesthetic procedure performed.

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    FACE
    • Face and Neck Lift
    • Brow Lift
    • Eyelid Lift
    • Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
    • Ear Surgery
    • Earlobe Repair/Reduction
    • Chin and Facial Implants
    • Scar Revision
    BREAST
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Breast Lift
    • Breast Reduction
    • Male Breast Reduction
    BODY
    • Liposuction
    • Tummy Tuck
    • Arm Lift
    • Thigh Lift
    • Body Lift after Weight Loss
    • Buttock Augmentation
    SKIN
    • Botox®
    • Dysport®
    • Restylane® and Perlane®
    • Juvederm® and Juvederm XC®
    • Radiesse
    • Fat Injections
    • Skin Resurfacing
    • Latisse®
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  • San Francisco Plastic Surgeon & Bay Area Plastic Surgery - Face, Breast & Body

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    Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures: Facelift | Necklift | Browlift | Eyelift | Nose Surgery | Rhinoplasty | Breast Augmentation | Breast Reduction | Breast Lift | Breast Enlargement | Tummy Tuck | Liposuction

    Non-surgical Cosmetic Skin Procedures: Botox | Dysport | Restylane | Juvederm | Radiesse | Fat Injections | Laser Resurfacing | Chemical Peel | Dermabrasion

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