What is Botox®?
Botox® is the purified form of a toxin produced by a bacteria called clostridium botulinum. There are many misconceptions about purified botulinum toxin. It is not a poison. Many other medications are made from purified toxins and used safely. 

Is Botox® safe?
YES, VERY SAFE. This product has been used for over 25 years to treat conditions like facial muscle spasms. In children, it is used to treat strabismus ("lazy eye") and to loosen muscles for children who need physical therapy for cerebral palsy. Like any other drug, it must be used in doses appropriate for the age and size of the patient.  Serious complications with Botox® have occurred when it is used in doses that far exceed recommended doses.  Dr. Bentkover is very careful with his dosing.

Does everybody get the same dose?
While we know from experience approximately the dose that you will need in a given area, some patients require more and some less. We will see you usually 3 weeks after your first treatment to evaluate the result. At that time, we will "top off" the area at no additional charge, if you need more. At subsequent treatments, we will use the higher dose, and the fee will reflect the additional cost of the medication. Rarely, patients require less than the initial dose. If you require less for subsequent treatments, the fee may also be adjusted.

Are the results always the same?
While most people usually get about the same result with every treatment, the results can vary somewhat from treatment to treatment. Also, although it is very unusual, some people seem to develop immunity to the product over time. Often this can be reversed by skipping a couple of cycles (4-6 months). Conversely, some of our long term patients report that their treatments tend to last longer after a number of years of treatment.