January 17th, 2010
Bronia Campbell recently asked:
Botox is an injectable substance that is a medical grade form of the botulinum toxin A, also called botox botulism. It is a medical protein that is injected into the muscles of the face to minimize the appearance of furrows and lines.
Although the words botox and botox botulism sound frightening there is really nothing to worry about. The fact is that nobody has been harmed by botox or even had an allergic reaction to it. A lethal injection would consist of 2,500 - 3,000 units! Cerebal palsy sufferers are given doses of botox as high as 1,000 units routinely to help them with the associated muscle spasms. As the average dose for cosmetic reasons is 75 units, it is extremely safe.
When botox is used for cosmetic purposes the toxin is purified, diluted and then injected into the facial muscles. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses that control the movement of muscles by restricting the patients ability to contract them. A smoothing effect is seen almost immediately and it continues to improve over the next few days. The results last from three to six months after which most patients gradually return to their former state.
The immobilising properties that make botox sound bad, are the ones that make it incredible!
The main questions people ask is “will botox make my face look frozen?”, “how will I look?” and “will others detect my little secret?”. One of the biggest misconceptions is that botox will eliminate all facial expressions. If it is done properly using an artistic eye, the proper technique and conservatively, the patient should look like a more rejuvenated and refreshed version of themselves.
Botox Uses
- Crow’s feet
- Frown lines
- Brow lines
- Low back pain
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- Migraine headaches
- Muscle spasticity from cerebral palsy, stroke, or - multiple sclerosis
- Neck spasms
- Vocal cord spasm
- Facial spasms
Overall botox treatments are very safe and effective.
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January 13th, 2010
Ron King recently asked:
Considering Botox: What You Need to Know
All medical procedures entail a calculated risk, and for most of us, we can face elective or non-elective surgery with few worries. Botox treatment is extremely popular and countless individuals have successfully used this process to enhance their appearance. For anyone considering using Botox as a treatment for wrinkles or a cosmetic facial, considering about potential injection risks, Botox risks, side effects and possible complications is vital. Though the vast majority of patients have successful results, the unwanted side-effects of Botox procedures can be permanent, dangerous and troublesome.
What are the Botox Risks and Possible Complications?
There are very few Botox risks and possible complications that are considered as being able to occur, however these are all just as important to concern yourself with. It is also important to know that just because maybe a friend or family member had a cosmetic facial done and it went fine, this without a doubt does not mean that it will go this way for you.
In regards to the most common Botox risks, that would include for instance the fact that if Botox is injected too close to your upper eyelids, then there is the risk that temporary upper eyelid droop may result; this is something which can in fact take months to improve, which is obviously a serious consideration.
Then there is also the risk of allergic reaction, which again is quite small but still must be taken into consideration. As well, if you are pregnant or nursing, there are certain injection risks that are exceedingly important, and so if you are looking to have any sort of Botox procedure done, then it would be most wise to wait until after your baby is born and until they are no longer nursing.
If you are not informed of the possible risks and complications, and/or if you simply want to learn more about them or see if you are any more at risk for any of them, then make sure to discuss these with your physician because they can help you to find out if you are a good candidate for this type of wrinkles care. Also remember during this consultation with your doctor that you should also make sure to ask any other questions that you may have, as well as determine your present health in order to make sure that you are physically able to withstand such a procedure.
After all of this, you should be prepared if still interested to go through with the procedure, whichever one you may have chosen, and you will know at this point how worth it the effort and time was in regards to learning about Botox risks, injection risks and informing yourself as much as possible.
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January 8th, 2010
John Richard recently asked:
If you are intent on reducing lines associated with aging, the chances are you will use botox; there is however, still a great deal of ignorance
about how it achieves the results it does. Despite its recent rise to fame, the original research into this product is a few decades old. It may be famous now for its use in cosmetic surgery but it wasn’t always that way when it was first being studied by scientists half a century ago; it was used to treat patients with neurological problems.
A treatment finally came in 1989 when the FDA granted approval for it to be used on these patients with visual conditions; patients suffering with uncontrollable blinking and crossed eyes were given this and sometimes those who suffered with wrinkles as well. By the new millennium it had been approved for a number of other conditions including cervical dystonia; this disorder causes severe neck and shoulder contractions but they also permitted it to be used with other eye problems. The strange discovery they made quite by accident was that botox helps to reduce the visible lines between the eyebrows; after this in 2002 the FDA approved it’s use on the condition that it was a cosmetic procedure.
You see botox is a neuro toxin, meaning it paralyses the muscles it is injected into and makes them relax; after a number of treatments the lines start to lessen. If this procedure is continued, in many instances the lines will soften so much they will seem to disappear; now the same procedure is used on other areas of the face where lines form, generally with age. The injections actually contain a purified form of the Botulinum toxin; this same botulism can make us very ill but when use in cosmetic surgery it is a purified form the Botulinum toxin.
The reason people want to get botox injection is because every time you laugh, smile, frown, or for that matter do just about anything with your facial muscles, wrinkles are caused by the underlying contractions of these muscles. This treatment is able to take back, for a temporary period, all those years of lines, creases and wrinkles that has formed from the use of our facial muscles; many ’skin age reduction cream’ manufacturers have tried to produce creams that reduce facial line but this is the only treatment that works, currently. The uses of botox paralyzes the facial muscles which means everyday expressions we use in communication and take for granted cannot be made; these treatments provide the user with a facial surface that is smooth and often referred to as looking like a dummy or mannequin.
People still have enough movement to look fairly normal but not enough to cause these wrinkles; so in fact by getting botox injections they help you to look younger. Whilst popular this cosmetic treatment is still very expensive for what it is; the average cost of just one injection in the United States ranges from a few hundred dollars to in excess of 1,000 dollars, depending on where the injection is used. As a recent form of cosmetic enhancement it may be some time before the full facts about long term botox use will be known but for now, most people really aren’t that concerned.
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December 28th, 2009
Andy Lim recently asked:
Botox injections for wrinkles is making big waves in the skin care industry. It can temporarily reduce the appearance of thin lines by paralyzing certain facial muscles. It is approved by the FDA for cosmetic application in improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles between eye brows. No doubt it is a safe procedure but there are safety issues that you need to be aware of. You will understand the reason of getting the treatment from qualified sources, the importance of using the approved brand, and the risk of using this medicine. By the end of the article, you may want to consider alternatives to Botox.
Although botox has been approved by the FDA for cosmetic surgery, yet it still poses danger to the patients. On the FDA website, it stated that Botulinum toxin is the most poisonous poison. Indeed, you can reckon it to be the most lethal substance known to mankind.
Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox conducted a clinical study to evaluate the safety use of Botox. They concluded that the worst scenario is death. They also found that it can disrupt your cardiovascular system.
The FDA stressed that the administration of Botox must be performed by qualified and experienced doctors. Injecting into the wrong areas can lead paralysis of the wrong muscles. Furthermore, this mistake can cause the toxin to spread to other areas that are not to be treated. It may be fatal if it is wrongly administered.
Therefore, Botox must only be administered under the supervision of a professional health expert who has certifications in dermatology, ears, nose and throat (otolaryngology), or plastic surgery. In addition, the doctor should has sufficient experience with Botox treatments
The popularity of this drug has driven a certain quarters of people to profit from it. There is a huge market for people want to get rid of wrinkles. Counterfeits of Botox are now available. They are not safe to use because the concentration of Clostridium Botulinum may not follow the safety guidelines of the FDA. With the use of these imitations, the risk of getting botulism increases which can lead to paralysis. So, make sure you are getting the FDA-regulated brand.
The importance of using the approved brand of Botox cannot be overlooked. Due to the popularity of this medicine, many people start to participate in Botox parties. Unqualified persons are injecting this medicine into them with the hope that their wrinkles will vanish. Unfortunately, most of them don’t see the results they want. In short, the proper administration of Botox still needs the skills and experience of doctors.
Many feel that this injectable is a safe treatment. Nevertheless, 16 deaths have reported and they are caused by Botox and a similar injection for wrinkle treatment. The deaths are the results of the spread of botulinum toxin inside the body. Many of you know may not realize that most of the marketing campaigns failed to highlight this important fact. More than four in ten people would experience various adverse side-effects.
Although most of the side effects are temporary but some of them such as drooping eyelids can persist for weeks. Patients usually complain about headache and nausea after the treatment is over. Other complications may occur such as pain and bruising at the injection site, redness, and flu-like symptoms.
Botox injections for wrinkles do raise some safety concerns. But these issues are not complete. There are other concerns that are not addressed here. Obviously, the risk is still present no matter what the manufacturer claims. The question is are you willing to take the risk?
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December 6th, 2009
Dr Barry Eppley recently asked:
ounts for millions of cosmetic facial injections each year in the U.S. due to its tremendous effectiveness at reducing forehead furrows, the appearance of crow’s feet, and softening smile lines. The average cost of a Botox treatment will vary across the country but generally ranges from $300 to $550 for a single treatment session that may use 20 to 35 units. Despite the excellent benefits of Botox, many people can not afford the cost of treatment or their cosmetic budgets have been squeezed. As a result, people do ’shop’ for Botox pricing and opportunities to get Botox at a discount. Many bargain prices and opportunities do exist from various doctors, spas, and home party events.
Cheap or discount Botox is widely available in many cities. I regularly see many advertised specials for as low as $6 to 7$ a unit and around $150 to treat a specific area, usually from some spa or unknown practitioner’s office. But the question is….how can they do it…and is it too good to be true? In my opinion, it probably is too good to be true. Most likely they are using overdiluted Botox, seemingly giving you a good number of injections and units. But it is diluted so far down that each injection may only be 1 unit. Such a low dose may have some minor effect but it may not last very long.
Off of the internet, you can purchase Botox bottles. A prescription is needed but some companies will deliver the actual vials to your home. It is missing, of course, someone to inject it but you are on your own for that part of it. I don’t know whether you are supposed to do the injections yourself or ask your local doctor to do it for you. Either way, selling a toxin over the internet directly to patients seems a bit risky.
There are numerous reasons why someone sells Botox at a significant discount…and overdilution is just one of them. The other reason is that their overhead costs are significantly less, because they are not as qualified or trained. An esthetician, cosmetologist, nurse, family doctor, or any injector working out of a spa or hair salon doesn’t have any of the overhead that a board-certified plastic surgeon does in his own office for example. Nor do they have any training or expertise in facial anatomy…nor can they tell you if Botox is even right for your concerns or provide any other treatment options should they be better.
Cheap or heavily discounted Botox often translates into….unethical administration. What you save in treatment dollars is usually done at the cost of value and expertise. Whether this is a good trade-off will be determined by your ultimate experience and results. Eventually, there will be competitive products to Botox and when that happens prices will drop. Until then, the plethora of Botox specials and discount incentives will continue to abound. The question remains…are they worth it? Like so many things in life…you usually get what you pay for.
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