Botox
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth frown lines between the brows, alongside the eyes, forehead lines, and neck lines in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Treatment takes less than 5 minutes — a few tiny injections — and within 3-14 days, there is noticeable improvement in the lines, which will last up to 4 months.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time. It is injected in very small amounts into the muscles, which contract to cause the lines, and helps to soften the movement of the muscles, so it is harder to form the lines. When administered in small amounts, it will not completely paralyze the area, but rather soften the movements.
Our providers utilize Botox daily in the practice and are listed under the www.botoxcosmetic.com website as a provider of the drug. It is essential to receive treatment from a qualified provider to achieve consistent and safe results.
Before Your Visit
Please be sure to bring a list of all medications and allergies. If you are covered by an insurance plan that requires prior authorization, the authorization or referral form must be presented to our office before or at the time of your appointment. It is your responsibility to obtain necessary referrals. If you don’t have one, we will ask you to sign a waiver stating you are responsible for the bill. Payment will then be expected at the time of service. Please bring your insurance cards to each visit so the information can be checked and a copy placed in your chart.
Financial Information
Your insurance coverage is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Financial responsibility rests with the patient for deductibles, co-insurances, and non-covered services. Insurance coverage is a variable, and we cannot guarantee what services will be covered by your particular plan. We request that you sign an authorization form, which will enable us to receive insurance payments directly when applicable. Co-payments are due at the time of service. For your convenience, we accept personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and cash.
A no-show fee of $50.00 will be charged to patients who fail to appear for their appointment and provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation.
Pathology, Labs, and X-rays
Surgical specimens are sent to a laboratory for analysis. The fee for this is a separate charge from the office visit and may be billed directly by the processing lab. Results are usually available 7-10 days after the test has been performed. Questions regarding payments for laboratory services should be directed to the laboratory.
Prescription Refills
Prescription refill requests will be taken only during regular office hours.