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What to expect when you get botox injections Photo Illustration By Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun Dr.

Scott Aaronson, M.D., demonstrates the Botox procedure, which requires making an injection in the patient's face.

About the procedure Eligible patients will receive six shots to the forehead and three to each eye for the crow's feet.

The effects are not immediate, but within a few days a recipient will notice it is much more difficult to frown.

The procedure costs approximately $350, depending on the provider, and can be completed within minutes.

No preparation is necessary, but physicians recommend prospective patients refrain from taking aspirin, ibuprofin or other drugs that cause the blood to thin for two weeks before the intended shots.

Other uses for botoxAside from cosmetic enhancements, botox has also proven useful for reducing migraine headaches, to ease sweat glands and even to reduce the motion in wounds as they heal to reduce scaring, according to the Dermatology Times magazine.Consult a physician for further information.

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