Posts Tagged ‘Cosmetic Surgeons’

Botox: Latest Fad Or Long Term Cosmetic Solution

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
John Porter recently asked:


Sylvester stalone!!

Elizabeth hurley!!

Greta van susteren!!

Kylie minogue!!

Cliff richard!!

Leslie ash!!

Cindy crawford!!

Well, these are all heavy weight celebrities who keep the world mesmerized not with their respective skills alone, but also with their enviable good looks that seem to remain constant forever! But apart from this, all of them have one point of similarity rumors have it that all of them have undergone botox to retain their youthful looks. Of course, cindy crawford and greta van susteren are two striking exceptions who walked off the beaten path of the hollywood stars to declare that they owe their flawless skin largely to their cosmetic surgeon and botox in particular.

Ever since FDA has approved Botox, this essentially anti aging cosmetic solution has ushered in as the next big thing after nose reshaping surgeries. Nearly 2 million American have been estimated to have undergone botox shots so far.

Botox is short for “botulinum toxin,” a substance responsible for causing ‘botulism’, a rather severe form of food poisoning. Well, the idea of receiving a shot of such toxin material in the face or neck may not seem to be actually palatable, but there is no need to panic whatsoever; doctors have been applying Botox for nearly over a decade to treat a few skin and gland related disorders. The fact that injections reduced the wrinkle marks was regarded as the added advantage, but the companies that produced the chemical were not allowed to advertise the product just for the cosmetic purpose.

Thanks to fda, now they can. Following the FDA approval which came in April 2002, the clinics offering cosmetic solutions could now openly publicize the efficacies of Botox in defying age and challenging nature and since then the world of US plastic surgery has experienced one of history’s hugest crowds queuing up the offices of cosmetic surgeons in anticipation of getting back the charms of their youth. Just to mention as a matter of fact: botox that has been labeled “the aspirin of the decade” spun into a multi million dollar market since its approval by fda.

As a cutting edge technique of minimally invasive approach of cosmetic procedures, the botox comes with several advantages over its traditional cousins: you are expected to notice dramatic disappearance of frown lines within a few hours to a next couple of days after the application of a tiny proportion of a teaspoon of Botox upon the targeted areas.

It is also preferred by those horrified by the idea of putting their skin under scalpels, for its minimal invasiveness. Of course relatively cheap pocket pinch that does not exceed several hundred dollars act as another inspiring factor. Then, botox is applied in such diluted form, that serious side effects like allergic reactions are rare. However, since results last for up to four months, the patients are expected to be re-treated every four to six months.

Well, as expected, botox is definitely not an elixir of everlasting youth; in fact it may block full range of facial expressions. Then botox may not be helpful in case of such wrinkles that resulted from the loss of elasticity causing sagging of facial skins. But these are nothing to stop botox enthusiasts from following their favorite stars’ footsteps. Only you must consult with your cosmetic surgeon to know whether you are at all the right candidate for botox.





Botox Parties

Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Valerie Copeland recently asked:


Wrinkle erasing botox injections have come home to roost in the living rooms of average Americans from Arkansas to Arizona. Once thought to be accessible only by the wealthy and well-known, Botox, a drug derived from a poison called Botulinum toxin, has been used for years in doctors’ offices to help treat and prevent mild to severe facial wrinkles.

Botox treatments boast diluted samples of nerve blocking toxins, which prevent muscles from contracting during normal facial expressions and help to soften and relax facial wrinkling. For a culture bent on preternaturally youthful looks, this sounds like a miracle cure. Botox is fast, painless, relatively affordable, and it’s becoming a way for estheticians, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons to grow their patient lists.

At a cost of about $350 per injection and a life span of approximately three months, for those of us with furrowed brows, laugh lines and crow’s feet and a large measure of vanity, Botox injections may seem like the discount fountain of youth- and with Botox parties growing in popularity, you can get it in the Jones’ living room along with hors d’oeuvres and a glass of Chardonnay.

The danger in these parties and with Botox injections in general, is that on occasion, Botox can migrate from the injection area. An injection into a frown line could send the nerve blocking agent to other areas of the face and cause a “sleepy eye” or a frozen appearance. While Botox is not a permanent wrinkle treatment, any amount of time spent with an unmoving expression could cause some distress.

Many doctors strongly disagree with making Botox house calls, saying it invites criticism of their profession, detracts from professionalism and raises the chances for poor results. Although Botox is used mainly to smooth out the wrinkles of an age-obsessed beauty conscious society, the Botox drug itself can also be used to treat excessive sweating in palms and underarms, cerebral palsy in children, and herniated discs. “Botox should not be underestimated as a real drug meant for medical use,” says one doctor.

Doctors and surgeons urge their patients to consider botox and any form of cosmetic improvement with some due deliberation. Reflect on the time, place and the person administering the treatment before going under the syringe, and above all, be aware that there are risks associated with botox treatments.





Botox: Latest Fad Or Long Term Cosmetic Solution

Friday, September 4th, 2009
John Porter recently asked:


Sylvester stalone!!

Elizabeth hurley!!

Greta van susteren!!

Kylie minogue!!

Cliff richard!!

Leslie ash!!

Cindy crawford!!

Well, these are all heavy weight celebrities who keep the world mesmerized not with their respective skills alone, but also with their enviable good looks that seem to remain constant forever! But apart from this, all of them have one point of similarity rumors have it that all of them have undergone botox to retain their youthful looks. Of course, cindy crawford and greta van susteren are two striking exceptions who walked off the beaten path of the hollywood stars to declare that they owe their flawless skin largely to their cosmetic surgeon and botox in particular.

Ever since FDA has approved Botox, this essentially anti aging cosmetic solution has ushered in as the next big thing after nose reshaping surgeries. Nearly 2 million American have been estimated to have undergone botox shots so far.

Botox is short for “botulinum toxin,” a substance responsible for causing ‘botulism’, a rather severe form of food poisoning. Well, the idea of receiving a shot of such toxin material in the face or neck may not seem to be actually palatable, but there is no need to panic whatsoever; doctors have been applying Botox for nearly over a decade to treat a few skin and gland related disorders. The fact that injections reduced the wrinkle marks was regarded as the added advantage, but the companies that produced the chemical were not allowed to advertise the product just for the cosmetic purpose.

Thanks to fda, now they can. Following the FDA approval which came in April 2002, the clinics offering cosmetic solutions could now openly publicize the efficacies of Botox in defying age and challenging nature and since then the world of US plastic surgery has experienced one of history’s hugest crowds queuing up the offices of cosmetic surgeons in anticipation of getting back the charms of their youth. Just to mention as a matter of fact: botox that has been labeled “the aspirin of the decade” spun into a multi million dollar market since its approval by fda.

As a cutting edge technique of minimally invasive approach of cosmetic procedures, the botox comes with several advantages over its traditional cousins: you are expected to notice dramatic disappearance of frown lines within a few hours to a next couple of days after the application of a tiny proportion of a teaspoon of Botox upon the targeted areas.

It is also preferred by those horrified by the idea of putting their skin under scalpels, for its minimal invasiveness. Of course relatively cheap pocket pinch that does not exceed several hundred dollars act as another inspiring factor. Then, botox is applied in such diluted form, that serious side effects like allergic reactions are rare. However, since results last for up to four months, the patients are expected to be re-treated every four to six months.

Well, as expected, botox is definitely not an elixir of everlasting youth; in fact it may block full range of ****** expressions. Then botox may not be helpful in case of such wrinkles that resulted from the loss of elasticity causing sagging of ****** skins. But these are nothing to stop botox enthusiasts from following their favorite stars’ footsteps. Only you must consult with your cosmetic surgeon to know whether you are at all the right candidate for botox.