New Botox Cosmetic Statistics for 2007

Below are some of the latest nationwide statistics for Botox Cosmetic.  These results are compiled by Allergan, the makers of Botox products.

·                     3,181,592: Number of BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatments administered in the United States in 2006 alone^[i]

 ·                     1,000,000s: People who received treatment with BOTOX^® for medical and aesthetic purposes around the world^[ii]

·                     300,000: Number of men who received treatment with BOTOX^® Cosmetic in 2006^[iii

·                     10,000: People in clinical trials^[iv]

·                     3,000: Publications on Botulinum Toxin Type A in scientific and medical journals^[v] 

·                     100: Years of study into botulinum neurotoxins^[vi]

·                     97: Percentage of people satisfied with their BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment based on a survey of approximately 1,000 patients^[vii]

·                     75: Countries around the world who have approved use of BOTOX^®

·                     20: BOTOX^®  indications approved by regulatory authorities around the world, including the aesthetic indication 

·                     18: Years since U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved BOTOX^® to treat excessive eye blinking and crossed eyes.  

·                     6: Years since FDA approval of BOTOX^® Cosmetic for the treatment of the moderate to severe glabellar (vertical) lines between the brows in adults 18 to 65 

·                     4: Years since FDA approval of BOTOX^® for the treatment of severe primary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) inadequately managed with topical agents 

·                     1: Rank of BOTOX^® Cosmetic on list of “Top 5 Surgical & Nonsurgical Physician Administered Cosmetic Procedures,”^[viii according to American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery^]