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Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Botox Safety & Options

Botox Safety and Options

Botox has been creating smooth, wrinkle-free faces for a few years now, but there is still some controversy surrounding it.

Botox (derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum) is used to improve the appearance of moderate to severe signs of aging, including lines and wrinkles. Botox is injected with a very fine needle into a specific muscle that causes lines and wrinkles. This interrupts the portion of the nervous system responsible for contractions and movements of the facial muscles, creating a surface that is smooth and tight.

The treatment usually lasts 3 to 4 months, then gradually fades away. In clinical trials, 90% of men and women achieved improvement in the appearance of frown lines and wrinkles.

Although Botox is FDA approved, its long-term effects are still unknown. Certain medications can negatively interact with Botox. Temporary bruising is sometimes experienced, and some patients experience a slight drooping of the eyelid or loss of expression. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use Botox.

As with any procedure, people considering Botox should consult with their physician before going ahead with the treatment.

Nervous about the needle? There are many non-surgical solutions to decrease creases.

Babor Mimical Control Cream relieves micro-tension to soothe away expression lines on the face and the neck.
Freeze 24/7 Anti-Wrinkle Cream plumps and moisturizes the skin, reducing wrinkles, laugh lines, crows feet and other common signs of aging, as well as acne scars, enlarged pores and even stretch marks.

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