In 2022, we’ll observe the 20th anniversary of Botox earning its first FDA approval to temporarily enhance moderate to severe facial expression lines. It was the first product of its kind to receive additional cosmetic indications in 2013 and 2017, making it the first and only neurotoxin approved by the agency to improve moderate to severe lines in three areas: frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead wrinkles.
Botox Advancements
It has been nothing short of extraordinary to witness the evolution of Botox over the last two decades. According to Dr. Jean Carruthers, co-innovator and pioneer of Botox, the product has changed the trajectory of how cosmetic medicine addresses facial aging. By any measure, 20 years is a significant period. But in terms of medical advancements, it’s only the beginning, which brings us to ask – what’s next on the horizon for Botox?
Though medical professionals like Harvard-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Cooper remain dedicated to ensuring Botox injection remains at the forefront of cosmetic medicine, the patients are the primary force driving the demand for increasingly versatile treatments. And researchers continue to work closely with health care providers to find additional innovative Botox applications that may benefit patients in the future.
Frown Lines
On April 15, 2002, Botox received its first FDA approval as a temporary treatment for moderate to severe frown lines in adults. Allergan, manufacturers of the product, decided to market it as Botox Cosmetic to distinguish its aesthetic purposes from its previously proven therapeutic uses, including migraines and excessive sweating.
Crow’s Feet
On Sept. 11, 2013, Botox received additional approval to help adult men and women bothered by unsightly crow’s feet that fanned out from the corners of their eyes. This cosmetic enhancement further bolstered Botox as an essential anti-aging treatment for patients seeking an alternative to surgery.
Forehead Lines
On Oct. 3, 2017, Allergan announced the FDA had approved Botox Cosmetic for its third indication, forehead wrinkles, making it the first treatment in aesthetic medicine to help three different areas in cosmetic enhancements.
98 Countries
Allergan manufactures Botox Cosmetic to the strictest quality standards in 98 countries. As a result, it has become the top-selling product of its kind.
100 Million Vials Sold
Today, the number of patients seeking Botox Cosmetic has continued growing, with approximately 100 million vials sold in the United States since 2002.
Botox’s safety and efficacy profile has earned recognition in more than 16 years of research and been studied in thousands of peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals. As a result, BOTOX® has become one of the world’s most widely studied and researched treatments.
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Dr. Cooper constantly achieves outstanding patient satisfaction through his personalized approach to medicine. He has office locations in Jupiter and Palm Beach, FL. He is also on staff at Jupiter Medical Center.
To learn more about Dr. Jason Cooper and how he can help you achieve your cosmetic goals, request a consultation or call our office at (561) 406-6574.