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]
