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Jul 27 2009
Botox: Anti Wrinkle Injections May Not Be All They’re Cracked Up To Be
Beautyblogtalk.com’s expansive collection of reviews features even more facts on Botox.
Find a detailed review of Botox at Beautifulreview.com, a highly informative skin care product review site.
Review Summary
Botox™ is safe to use with other topically applied beauty products such as creams sold over the counter. Botox™, however, is available only through a qualified physician. The makers of this product have compiled a network of recommended physicians available to provide services through the manufacturer’s website. Millions of men and women have received the Botox™ treatment and report a high level of success.
Ingredients at a Glance
Botox™ uses only one ingredient, a purified protein known as Clostridium botulinum bacterium.
Ingredients in Focus
This sole ingredient in the Botox™ allows the signs of aging to disappear for up to 4 months by minimizing the movement of certain muscles in the face. According to the maker of the product users still have a full range of motion to make normal ****** expressions, although sometimes use of the product is quite evident. Instead, it limits the movement of muscles responsible for making the face look wrinkled. The manufacturer claims that the product works quickly so one doesn’t have to wait months to see results. The results may appear as quickly as in a few days. The product has treated millions of patients and resulted in few complaints compared to the many success stories.
Positives
Botox™ has a high rate of success. This product is safely administered by a medical doctor.
Negatives
Botox™ has no guarantees. Botox™ avoids using or promoting products with ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000. This product is temporary regardless of how many treatments one receives over time. Botox™ may require paying a physician out of pocket, since it’s not a medical expense per se.
Final Thoughts
Botox™ works very well for many patients. It requires a simple procedure which includes injection into the ****** region. Some may feel discomfort or be afraid of needles, but at this time there are no alternative means of treatment. The manufacturer doesn’t list the price of the product since it’s administered through independent physicians the price may vary, but you may expect it to be pricey. There do not appear to be any common side effects. Since the product is administered by a physician it provides an opportunity for one to inquire about any concerns prior to treatment.
By: Dylan
About the Author:
Find a detailed review of Botox at Beautifulreview.com, a highly informative skin care product review site.
Review Summary
Botox™ is safe to use with other topically applied beauty products such as creams sold over the counter. Botox™, however, is available only through a qualified physician. The makers of this product have compiled a network of recommended physicians available to provide services through the manufacturer’s website. Millions of men and women have received the Botox™ treatment and report a high level of success.
Ingredients at a Glance
Botox™ uses only one ingredient, a purified protein known as Clostridium botulinum bacterium.
Ingredients in Focus
This sole ingredient in the Botox™ allows the signs of aging to disappear for up to 4 months by minimizing the movement of certain muscles in the face. According to the maker of the product users still have a full range of motion to make normal ****** expressions, although sometimes use of the product is quite evident. Instead, it limits the movement of muscles responsible for making the face look wrinkled. The manufacturer claims that the product works quickly so one doesn’t have to wait months to see results. The results may appear as quickly as in a few days. The product has treated millions of patients and resulted in few complaints compared to the many success stories.
Positives
Botox™ has a high rate of success. This product is safely administered by a medical doctor.
Negatives
Botox™ has no guarantees. Botox™ avoids using or promoting products with ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000. This product is temporary regardless of how many treatments one receives over time. Botox™ may require paying a physician out of pocket, since it’s not a medical expense per se.
Final Thoughts
Botox™ works very well for many patients. It requires a simple procedure which includes injection into the ****** region. Some may feel discomfort or be afraid of needles, but at this time there are no alternative means of treatment. The manufacturer doesn’t list the price of the product since it’s administered through independent physicians the price may vary, but you may expect it to be pricey. There do not appear to be any common side effects. Since the product is administered by a physician it provides an opportunity for one to inquire about any concerns prior to treatment.
By: Dylan
About the Author:
Hey there! My name is Dylan and I am from the beautiful South! I am a recent college graduate that has a passion for beauty, not just inner, but outter as well. I am a beauty product gal that likes to try them all with no fear!! I post reviews on these products to spread the knowledge to people so they know what they are getting themselves into! I aim to be straight forward and to tell nothing but the truth, as that would be what I would want when reading a review.
So I hope they help y’all out!
Jul 12 2009
Is Botox Right For You?
Botulin toxin, sold commercially under the brand name Botox, is an exceptionally potent neurotoxin that has found a variety of remarkable uses in modern medicine. It is also the most popular nonsurgical medical cosmetic treatment in the UK and USA.
Researchers discovered in the 1950s that injecting overactive muscles with minute quantities of botulinum toxin type A decreased muscle activity by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, thereby rendering the muscle unable to contract for a period of 4 to 6 months.
Alan Scott, a San Francisco ophthalmologist, first applied tiny doses of the toxin in a medicinal sense to treat crossed eyes and uncontrollable blinking, but a partner was needed to gain regulatory approval to market his discovery as a drug. Allergan, Inc., a small pharmaceutical company that focused on prescription eye therapies and contact lens products, bought the rights to the drug in 1988 and quickly received FDA approval in 1989. Allergan renamed the drug Botox.
Cosmetic benefits of Botox were quickly realized when the frown lines between the eyebrows appeared to soften following treatment for eye muscle disorders. The increased potential of Botox as a cosmetic treatment led to clinical trials and subsequent FDA approval in April 2002.
Currently, Botox is finding enormous additional potential in several therapeutic areas including the treatment of migraine headaches, cervical dystonia (a neuromuscular disorder involving the head and neck), blepharospasm (involuntary contraction of the eye muscles), and severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Other uses of botulinum toxin type A that are widely known but not approved by FDA include urinary incontinence, **** fissure, spastic disorders associated with injury or disease of the central nervous system including trauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy and focal dystonias affecting the limbs, face, jaw, or vocal cords. It is also used off label for the treatment of TMJ, but a side effect in some patients is a jaw left too weak to chew solid food for about 3 months after the injection.
Treatment and prevention of chronic headache and chronic musculoskeletal pain are emerging uses for botulinum toxin type A. In addition, there is evidence that Botox may aid in weight loss by increasing the gastric emptying time.
As an alternative to Botox, anti-aging creams are heavily marketed and advertised on television, with the promise of looking younger and the reduction in visible wrinkles on the skin.
Traditionally, they have been targeted towards women, but products specifically targeting men are now common. This change may be due to the fact that many societies in recent years have seen an increased focus on young looks, including in men. Some men report that looking younger makes it easier to get a good job.
There are a range of cosmetic ‘treatments’ for the appearance of wrinkles on the skin such as plastic surgery and botox injections. One of the marketed advantages of anti-aging cream is that it is an alternative to these more extreme cosmetic treatments.
Critics take the view that the manufacturers of these products prey on the fears of women, and that the advertisements abuse science by claiming that their products are scientifically proven to work. It is said that the ’scientific data’ is based on the perception of women who have tried the product, and are asked whether or not they think they look younger. These are the hallmarks of a placebo.
However, it is plausible that some of the anti-aging products could have a rejuvenating effect, as promised. However, the effects of most anti-aging products likely depends on their concentration and mode of application, making their effects less certain.
Permission is granted to reprint this article as long as no changes are made, and the entire resource box is included.
By: Heather Colman
About the Author:
Researchers discovered in the 1950s that injecting overactive muscles with minute quantities of botulinum toxin type A decreased muscle activity by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, thereby rendering the muscle unable to contract for a period of 4 to 6 months.
Alan Scott, a San Francisco ophthalmologist, first applied tiny doses of the toxin in a medicinal sense to treat crossed eyes and uncontrollable blinking, but a partner was needed to gain regulatory approval to market his discovery as a drug. Allergan, Inc., a small pharmaceutical company that focused on prescription eye therapies and contact lens products, bought the rights to the drug in 1988 and quickly received FDA approval in 1989. Allergan renamed the drug Botox.
Cosmetic benefits of Botox were quickly realized when the frown lines between the eyebrows appeared to soften following treatment for eye muscle disorders. The increased potential of Botox as a cosmetic treatment led to clinical trials and subsequent FDA approval in April 2002.
Currently, Botox is finding enormous additional potential in several therapeutic areas including the treatment of migraine headaches, cervical dystonia (a neuromuscular disorder involving the head and neck), blepharospasm (involuntary contraction of the eye muscles), and severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Other uses of botulinum toxin type A that are widely known but not approved by FDA include urinary incontinence, **** fissure, spastic disorders associated with injury or disease of the central nervous system including trauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy and focal dystonias affecting the limbs, face, jaw, or vocal cords. It is also used off label for the treatment of TMJ, but a side effect in some patients is a jaw left too weak to chew solid food for about 3 months after the injection.
Treatment and prevention of chronic headache and chronic musculoskeletal pain are emerging uses for botulinum toxin type A. In addition, there is evidence that Botox may aid in weight loss by increasing the gastric emptying time.
As an alternative to Botox, anti-aging creams are heavily marketed and advertised on television, with the promise of looking younger and the reduction in visible wrinkles on the skin.
Traditionally, they have been targeted towards women, but products specifically targeting men are now common. This change may be due to the fact that many societies in recent years have seen an increased focus on young looks, including in men. Some men report that looking younger makes it easier to get a good job.
There are a range of cosmetic ‘treatments’ for the appearance of wrinkles on the skin such as plastic surgery and botox injections. One of the marketed advantages of anti-aging cream is that it is an alternative to these more extreme cosmetic treatments.
Critics take the view that the manufacturers of these products prey on the fears of women, and that the advertisements abuse science by claiming that their products are scientifically proven to work. It is said that the ’scientific data’ is based on the perception of women who have tried the product, and are asked whether or not they think they look younger. These are the hallmarks of a placebo.
However, it is plausible that some of the anti-aging products could have a rejuvenating effect, as promised. However, the effects of most anti-aging products likely depends on their concentration and mode of application, making their effects less certain.
Permission is granted to reprint this article as long as no changes are made, and the entire resource box is included.
By: Heather Colman
About the Author:
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