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/>Botox has made a huge splash in the health and beauty market because of its ability to erase and minimize wrinkles. The stunning success of the BOTOX solution has had beauty enthusiasts lining up to receive their wrinkle treatments. Are botox treatments safe? After all BoTOX is a protein toxin produced by clostridium botulinum bacteria. This is the first cousin to the deadly botulism bacteria.

Botox has been safely used by opthamoligists for over a decade without any serious side effects being reported. This drug has actually been around since the early 1960’s. Originally it was used as a treatment for crossed eyes. The manner in which botox works is that it is injected into the muscle where the wrinkles appear. When the botox is injected into the muscle the frown lines, crow’s feet and laugh lines temporarily disappear. I stress the use of the word “temporary” because a botox treatment normally lasts about 3 to 6 months. Botox treatments were approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a treatment of muscles that produce frown lines.

Botox injections have quickly become the fastest growing cosmetic procedure and are anticipated to be used on over 4.5 million patients in 2006. They are more popular than breast augmentation. Current botox patients report that after several treatments that the effects of this wrinkle cure last much longer. It is important to note that Botox is ineffective for fine wrinkles because fine wrinkles do not appear because of facial expression caused by facial muscles. On the flipside, the one negative of botox treatments is a slight and temporary drooping of the eyelid. At the present time this appears to be the most important side effect of botox treatment.

While botox has been safely used by millions of patients, it is recommended that pregnant women, or women who are breastfeeding their babies as well as patients suffering from neurologic disease should never use botox.

Botox treatments do not work for everyone. However, over 90% of patients who have been surveyed are extremely happy with this procedure. This temporary cure for wrinkles has created quite a bit of excitement in the health and beauty field. This procedure is administered by qualified plastic surgeons. The average cost for a simple botox treatment is about $200 – $400 for each area that it is applied to

By: Harald Anderson

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RESTYLANE ALTERNATIVES

In New York, Botox reigns supreme as the most utilized non-surgical cosmetic procedure. The drug is becoming increasingly popular with New York women between the ages of 30 and 45 as both a way to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and also to prevent them.

If you’re thinking about purchasing Botox injections and live in New York, keep reading for a broad overview of the Botox process and procedure.

How does Botox work?

Essentially, Botox is a poison, also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it’s the same compound that can lead to Botulism. That poison, when delivered by a qualified doctor, is a perfectly safe and a certified anti-wrinkle drug.

Botox works its magic by freezing the muscle. It does this by preventing the muscle from producing a certain chemical it needs to function or move. By freezing muscle contractions, Botox stops certain facial expressions and reduces the appearance of lines like frown lines, furrowed brow lines or crow’s feet.

Does Botox really deliver on its promise?

Botox was independently tested and approved by the FDA as a proven anti-wrinkle treatment. The drug is used all over the world, and in just six to seven years since it’s inception on the cosmetic market, it has become the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment in North America. Why? Because it works, and over 500,000 New York Botox users can attest to that.

While Botox will work, the drug is not a permanent solution. Most Botox treatments only last between 3 to 5 months. However, after prolonged use, a patient can go as long as 6 months in between their scheduled injections.

What is the Botox injection procedure like?

Botox injections aren’t just given on a walk-in basis. Usually, a doctor requires patients to book an initial introduction and consultation appointment to go over their requirements, possible side effects or the appropriateness of the treatment.

At your actual treatment appointment, the doctor will begin the procedure by marking the injection points on your face with a washable pen. He or she will also apply an antiseptic to the area to prevent infection. Finally, he or she will inject the Botox into the indicated injection points.

Botox injection sessions usually last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, including preparation and clean-up. For larger areas or first-time patients, expect a longer appointment time.

What happens after my Botox appointment?

After your Botox appointment, you can go back to regular, everyday life. Doctors usually tell you to avoid the sun, laying down or any skin irritants like alpha-hydroxy acids or exfoliants.

How do I find a Botox doctor in New York?

To find a qualified New York Botox doctor, you can visit the drug manufacturer’s website (botoxcosmetic.com). From the homepage, click on “Find a Doctor,” and then search for a certified practitioner in New York. You can also try the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery.org) and searching their national database of board-certified doctors.



By: Trevor Price

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BOTOX ALTERNATIVE

Anti aging Botox treatment helps to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles on your face, thus safeguarding your youthful appearance. This is an effective non surgical treatment procedure approved by the FDA.

Botox – the Right Cosmetic Procedure

Botox is the purified form of botulinum toxin type A. The anti aging Botox treatment is carried out by providing minute dosages of Botox injections into particular muscles. Botox injections avoid contractions of the muscles that create frown lines and wrinkles. By conditionally stopping the muscle contractions, the natural and smooth appearance of the skin can be preserved. The number of injections required for the treatment may vary from one patient to another. The areas that can be treated by the Botox treatment include:

• Glabellar lines

• Crow’s feet

• Forehead lines

• Lines and wrinkles around the lips

• Neck bands

Cosmetic Procedure with Minimum Downtime



After the treatment, the patients can return to their daily activities within a short time. It is however, necessary to avoid heavy exercises, lifting heavy weights and massages around the treated area on the particular day. It is because these activities can stop the process of protein creation and affect the natural results of the treatment.

Cosmetic Treatment without Major Side-effects

Botox anti aging treatment is extremely effective as it can diminish even deep-set wrinkles within a short time. The normal treatment duration is about ten to thirty minutes. The direct results of the treatment can be experienced within one or two weeks and the effects will remain for 3 to 4 months. This largely depends on the treated area, nature of the muscles and many more. In order to preserve a natural and youthful look it is essential to undertake three or four treatments each year.

Although Botox is considered a safe treatment procedure, it might cause minor discomforts and side effects. These include sensation of pain in the injected area, headache, nausea, minor swelling, bruising and redness.

It is best to approach an experienced doctor for anti aging Botox treatment. This enables to avoid any possible complication or risk.



By: Dr. Christopher T. Chia

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LIFTSP BENEFITS

Unfortunately, Botox received from one cosmetic procedure provider may not be exactly what you get at another. Even though Botox (botulinum toxin type A) is supplied to all doctors and facilities in a manufacturer’s vial containing 100 units of vacuum-dried neurotoxin complex, in order to be able to inject these active units of Botox, a physician must add a saline solution to get it in “liquid form.”

There are 100 units of Botox in every vial, and the more saline that is added to the vial, the less active units that will be present in each syringe. You should be aware that some may refer to this as the dilution process, but it is actually called “reconstitution.” So while each healthcare professional gets the same Botox product from the manufacturer, when it’s reconstituted for injection, strength and efficacy will differ depending on the amount of saline added. This brings to mind a number of questions for you to ask yourself before deciding on Botox injections.

With this in mind, you should be cautious when you see Botox offered at bargain prices. Everyone pays the same price to the vendor (Allergan) – so how can prices to patients vary so much? It doesn’t seem reasonable, does it? That’s because it isn’t, if manufacturer’s recommended reconstitution guidelines are followed. Botox at a “bargain” price almost always means it has been diluted far beyond what’s recommended (or effective).

A patient may assume that he or she is getting a “good dose” of Botox because the physician is injecting a large amount – but don’t confuse units of saline with units of actual Botox. Physicians who add more saline to the Botox vial than is suggested by the manufacturer, or by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), are administering a less effective injection of Botox – so you should always ask, “What is your reconstitution ratio?”

Also, some facilities quote a price based on the area of injection. You need to look further into this vague statement. As well as asking about the reconstitution ratio, you also need to ask a second important question, “how many units do you inject in that area?”

And, that begs the next question — what is their definition of an “area”. For instance, a provider may advertise “$99 per area”, but if the crow’s feet area is broken up into two areas, when in most practices it is considered one area, you’re not getting any bargain. Look, instead, for a dermatologist or plastic surgeon that charges for Botox “by the unit” so you only pay for the exact number of units you receive. Be sure that he or she follows ASPS guidelines on reconstitution, as well.

If you’re considering Botox, you want to be as educated as possible and do plenty of research before going ahead with the injections. Being the well-informed consumer of these products means being aware of exactly what is being used in your cosmetic treatment, whether the person administering your cosmetic treatment is qualified, and last, but not least, if you are even a candidate for Botox injectables.



By: Michele Ellingsen

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LIFTSP BENEFITS