Botox
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Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It's the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. Doctors use it in small doses to treat health problems, including
- Temporary removal of facial wrinkles
- Severe underarm sweating
- Cervical dystonia - a neurological disorder that causes severe neck and shoulder muscle contractions
- Blepharospasm - uncontrollable blinking
- Strabismus - misaligned eyes
Botox injections work by weakening or paralyzing certain muscles or by blocking certain nerves. The effects last about three to four months. Side effects can include pain at the injection site, flu-like symptoms, headache and upset stomach. Injections in the face may also cause temporary drooping eyelids. You should not use Botox if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
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BOTOX COSMETIC | Botox Injections
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The Science of Botox - How Botox Works
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Botox, is it Reversible? ~ Injection to Dissolve Botox?
realself.com — “Answer from Michael A. Persky, MD: Hi Holly, There are not Botox reversal agents. Tincture of time is the only treatment. Now if a patient has the...” View full resource at realself.com
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Botox: Too much? ~ Is It Possible to Get to Much Botox?
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Caution with Botox for Brow Ptosis ~ Botox for Brow Ptosis?
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Time is the best antidote for BOTOX. ~ Injection to Dissolve Botox?
realself.com — “Answer from Eric M. Joseph, MD: Unlike hyaluronidase which will dissolve Juvederm / Restylane, there is no injectable or topical medication to reverse the...” View full resource at realself.com
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Eric M. Joseph, M.D. Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, ENT Doctor, and Physician
Injection to dissolve Botox? My answer: http://realself.com/t/103794
Is Xeomin the New Botox?
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Revance: An Alternative To Botox Injections?
huffingtonpost.ca — “It's the moment we all dread: Peering into the mirror of a poorly-lit bathroom in the wee hours of the night, we're confronted not with the healthy glow we like to think we have but rather a complicated network of tiny lines all over our face that closely resembles a Tokyo Subway map. Sure, the sage wisdom and confidence that we gain over the years is great, but we all could do without the crow's feet and laugh lines that accompany it.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.ca
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RT @faceliftmd: Can Botox prevent wrinkles long-term? No good evidence to support, but debated among specialists http://t.co/hOJguVB
Dysport/Botox mistakes!
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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2011 at 6:34 pm By:
skin tour Doctor, Internist, Dermatologist, and Physician
Dr Irwin reassures a reader that a #Dysport mistake wears off in 2-3 wks but should notify dermatologist about problems http://bit.ly/fx3kNv
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Dr Michael Coverman
Dr. Coverman is known as a pioneer in Austin regarding new technology and services. He is accredited through the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Vince Afsahi
I am a dermatologist in Newport Beach, CA specializing in the latest laser and cosmetic procedures.
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Michael Persky, MD
I am a facial plastic surgeon in Encino, CA. Choose your surgeon based on the Eye, the Hand, and the Heart.
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