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
laserskin.com — “Learn more about BOTOX COSMETIC facial injections and how it can help you remove wrinkles at our Austin Dermatology Clinic.” View full resource at laserskin.com
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Botox Migraines
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savvyskin.com — “Botox Tips! Currently I'm a big proponent of Botox and have Botox injections, but it's a serious beauty treatment, and there are several things you should know before you get it. More than 30 years ago, Botox was originally used to treat crossed eyes and twitching eyes, and it's even been used in children with Cerebral Palsy.” View full resource at savvyskin.com
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Botox for Incontinence
newswise.com — “When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of getting rid of unwanted wrinkles around the eyes or forehead, but recently the FDA approved using the injections to help patients with neurological conditions who suffer from incontinence, or an overactive bladder.” View full resource at newswise.com
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Botox for Incontinence
newswise.com — “When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of getting rid of unwanted wrinkles around the eyes or forehead, but recently the FDA approved using the injections to help patients with neurological conditions who suffer from incontinence, or an overactive bladder.” View full resource at newswise.com
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Botox for Incontinence
newswise.com — “When you think of Botox injections, you probably think of getting rid of unwanted wrinkles around the eyes or forehead, but recently the FDA approved using the injections to help patients with neurological conditions who suffer from incontinence, or an overactive bladder.” View full resource at newswise.com
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dermatology.about.com — “Botox was the number one non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in 2004. Even though Botox injections are so popular, there are still misconceptions about how Botox works. Find out more about the science of Botox.” View full resource at dermatology.about.com
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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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Injection to dissolve Botox? My answer: http://realself.com/t/103660
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dailyperricone.com — “Dr. Perricone discusses anti-aging alternatives to botox.” View full resource at dailyperricone.com
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Botox: Too much? ~ Is It Possible to Get to Much Botox?
realself.com — “This is a very common concern. The truth is that it would take a large amount of botulinum toxin to accomplish and far more than is injected inthe typical...” View full resource at realself.com
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Caution with Botox for Brow Ptosis ~ Botox for Brow Ptosis?
realself.com — “This is a tricky area which many novel injectors overdo. If you use your forehead to keep your brow up significantly, you have what is called an...” View full resource at realself.com
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Julia Carroll (Derm) Doctor, Dermatologist, and Physician
Caution with Botox for Brow Ptosis http://realself.com/t/310641
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
Most Recently Shared on June 22, 2009 at 7:41 pm By:
Eric M. Joseph, M.D. Plastic Surgeon, ENT Doctor, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon
Injection to dissolve Botox? My answer: http://realself.com/t/103794
Is Xeomin the New Botox?
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