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What Is Botox® Made Of?

Botox® is one of the world’s leading cosmetic treatments. In the United States alone, over four million Botox® treatments get carried out, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

One of the reasons for the continued popularity of Botox® is that it addresses various facial cosmetic concerns for adults of all ages. Botox® first got FDA clearance for cosmetic treatments nearly 20 years ago, making it a safe choice.

Botox® is an injectable cosmetic treatment offered by The Refinery Medspa & Wellness, a cosmetic medspa located in West Melbourne, FL. Learn more about Botox® and what it contains below.

*individual results may vary.

Botox® Overview

Botox® is an injectable product that addresses a variety of facial cosmetic concerns. Since its FDA approval in 2002, Botox® has been used by millions of people, both in the United States and beyond. Today, it’s the top cosmetic treatment to date.

Each Botox® treatment works by inhibiting the muscles at the injection sites from creating dynamic wrinkles, resulting in a non-surgical and versatile way to treat a variety of cosmetic concerns.

About Botulinum Toxin – The Main Ingredient in Botox®

Botulinum toxin, also known by its commercially marketed name onabotulinumtoxinA, is the active ingredient in Botox® cosmetic treatments. It’s a neurotoxic protein produced by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.

Botulinum toxin works by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from communicating with nerve endings. When used in cosmetic settings, it creates a rested and more youthful look at the treatment site.

Because of how it works and what it does, Botox® should only be administered by trained estheticians such as the professional team at The Refinery Medspa & Wellness.

TESTIMONIALS

Rated 5 out of 5

The Refinery Medspa is fantastic! The staff is friendly, experienced, and they make you feel comfortable. My provider explained the service to me and made sure it fit my goals. The pricing is upfront and there is no pressure to buy services or products you aren’t interested in. The Medspa is clean and nicely decorated. Booking appointments is easy and the text reminders are helpful. I would highly recommend this Medspa!*

Professional, courteous and caring Staff! I have acquired multiple services from the Refinery Med Spa and Wellness. The results certainly speak for themselves!!! High quality products with the most professional staff...THANK YOU to the entire STAFF for restoring some youth back to me. I'm looking forward to my next appointment. One very happy client!!!*

The Refinery staff provides outstanding service. I have enjoyed the benefits of the Cryotherapy treatment. My wife has taken advantage of many services provided by The Refinery. We highly recommend The Refinery of Melbourne.*

Amazing, I had my first consultation today it was a great experience.*

The Refinery Medspa & Wellness is a top notch medi-spa with highly trained and knowledgeable staff. I trust and use them for all of my wellness needs.*

*Individual results may vary

What Does Botox® Treat?

Many people are unhappy with how the aging process or over-exposure to the sun affected their facial appearance. There are many cosmetic surgical options to address those problems, but Botox® offers a viable non-surgical alternative.

Botox® can smooth the upper areas of the face and diminish the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet lines, and forehead lines while helping to maintain a rested, natural, and youthful appearance.

Benefits of Botox®

Botox® is a versatile minimally-invasive cosmetic facial treatment offered by The Refinery Medspa & Wellness. It’s a safe treatment used by millions of people each year with a very low risk of severe side effects.

Another benefit of Botox® is that a typical treatment session takes just 15 minutes to perform. That makes it a cosmetic treatment you can include in even the tightest of schedules.

Lastly, there is no downtime associated with Botox®, and the results it offers last up to four months – longer if you have regular maintenance treatments.

Take the First Step - Request A Consultation

If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at The Refinery will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our West Melbourne, FL office directly to schedule: 321-339-1001. The Refinery serves the greater Melbourne and Palm Bay areas.