Archive for setembro 2012

Medical Spas & Plastic Surgeons On Twitter

Via KevinMD: This issue has come up before, most recently when the New England Journal of Medicine asked whether doctors should friend their patients on Facebook.


Pediatrician Bryan Vartabedian looks further at the issue, and sees it fraught with potential risk.


He points out that sharing privileged information requires written consent. But what if the patient initiates the conversation? Some attorneys say that can imply consent, but the laws in this area are not yet clear.


Also, every communication between doctor and patient needs to be documented. Dr. Vartabedian notes that “the documentation on most social platforms isn’t detailed enough for other medical professionals or auditors to follow what’s gone on between you and your caregiver [and] let’s not forget that Twitter has a habit of disappearing after a couple of weeks.”


And perhaps most concerning is the privacy issue. When someone shares personal medical information in a public forum, like Twitter or a Facebook page, it has to potential to get indexed by search engines, making it permanent on the web.


There’s tremendous potential for doctors to better use Twitter and Facebook to interact with patients. By guiding patients to reputable sources of medical information, for instance.


But social media isn’t mature enough for doctors to provide personal medical advice to patients. Yet.


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Designer vagina?

There is mounting concern about a vaginal plastic surgery procedure more and more Australian women are having.

Each year more than 1,200 Australian women undergo surgery on their genitalia in a procedure known as labioplasty.

Doctors and surgeons fear that some women may be having the operation unnecessarily and there are concerns about operations being done by unqualified medical professionals.

In Britain, where the procedure is equally popular, medical experts are warning of a shocking lack of information about the risks and long-term impact.

It is controversial surgery but it is booming nonetheless.

For some, labioplasty is an exercise in Hollywood-style vanity, while for others it is a transformative procedure that trims, sculpts and restores a woman’s genitalia.

But there have been no studies to prove its long-term safety and doctors are worried about its ballooning popularity.

Dr Ted Weaver from the Royal Australian College of Gynaecologists says there are concerns.

“We put out about a statement from our college a couple of years ago, highlighting concerns about this designer vagina craze because we felt that often it did prey on fears of women and women’s insecurity about their particular genital appearance,” he said.

“The surgery’s potentially damaging. It could potentially lead to further problems for a woman as a result of surgery and may not fix her insecurity.”

Dr Kourosh Tavakoli is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and a fellow of the Australasian College of Surgeons.

He has been performing the labioplasty for seven years and is seeing a 100 per cent increase in that number year on year.

“Let’s not kid ourselves. The last survey in my practice was 80 per cent for cosmetic and I would say for psychological reasons – that’s what I see as a function,” he said.

“There are two reasons [women give for having the surgery] – I can’t get comfortable during sex and the number two reason is essentially pure physical, in terms of running or jogging and not being able to wear a leotard or cossie.”

Labioplasty can cost between $4,000 and $6,000 and is often covered by Medicare.

Dr Tavakoli says it is a lucrative field, but he fears some practitioners are not up to the task.

“I have seen horrendous results from them. I mean there’s three groups doing it – plastic surgeons, gynaecologists and GP surgeons in their offices, without proper lighting or sedation or anything,” he said.

“I think the last group is a concern because they can take excess tissue and cause problems.”

Research published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is questioning the value of the labioplasty, with concerns that many women seek the surgery without fully understanding the risks. British medical experts are also questioning the ethics of the surgery.

Dr Weaver says some women are being exploited.

“We think anybody performing these procedures certainly should be well trained, not only in the surgical technique but also have the training in the ability to try to perhaps dissuade a woman from having it done,” he said.

“[They should] also be able to counsel the woman that there is a variation in normal appearance and that she doesn’t have to confirm to a picture that she might have noticed in a girlie magazine or something equally ridiculous.”

He believes there are women in Australia who are having the procedure unnecessarily.

Dr Tavakoli says patients must be psychologically screened and they must have realistic expectations. But either way, he says the procedure is here to stay.

“I believe it’s a good operation. I stand by this operation. I’ve had enough experience to see the mental transformation that this operation can bring and it will become a mainstay operation in cosmetic surgery,” he said.

“But again it needs to be very heavily scrutinised and patient selection is imperative. In the right patient, it will have benefits and patient selection is paramount.”


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In Your Botox Doctor’s Shoes

Hey guys! Have we got a treat for you!


We’re going on a 3-day journey… one, we’re sure, you never thought you needed to take.


By way of introduction, let us share with you the reason why we’re doing this.


While we were doing research for the Botox Guide (which, by the way, we can’t wait to share with you!), we realized how getting into the mind of your physician can help you get safer, cheaper and better Botox treatments. It will help you see things through their eyes and sortof learn to play their game… but you create your own rules.


If you want to discover how they learn to inject Botox, what they actually think of the treatment and how medical malpractice figures into the equation, then you better bookmark our site now. We’ll be dishing out insider information you won’t get anywhere else!


So, without further ado, here is where your 3 days in the shoes of your Botox provider begins:


Day 1: the crash course that is the Botox Training


Medical practitioners, who seek to add Botox to their respective roster of services, usually start with training. Here’s a sample schedule of one such Botox training course:


8:00am – 12:00nn: Botox Training


Lessons include the following:

history of the drug,the science behind how the drug works (or what is known as pharmacology)proper storage, handling and reconstitution,indications, contraindications and side effectshuman facial anatomy and physiologyinjection techniques for different treatment areaspre and post treatment care

12:00nn – 1:00pm: Lunch


1:00pm – 3:30pm: Training on Dermal Fillers


Yes, the other half of the day is devoted to other cosmetic procedures. Botox is usually lumped with dermal fillers because they are both injectables and are, in that sense, similar.


3:30pm onwards: Hands-on Training for Botox and Fillers


This is where the day gets exciting. The physicians attending the seminar get to practice their new-found knowledge on actual people. However, there’s a catch. There’s a limited number of ‘live models’ on whom they can practice. We’re venturing a guess of a maximum of 3-5 people per attendee. While some may think that’s enough, we believe otherwise.


There’s a difference between those who are legally allowed and who are qualified to perform Botox treatments. Anyone with a medical license can inject Botox. But being qualified takes more than just a day’s worth of lectures.


Also, merely reading materials and watching other people perform the treatments do not result in Botox expertise. Experience, specifically performing the procedure on hundreds (even thousands) of patients is still the best way to perfect this skill.


It is through experience that the injector learns about the differences in the facial musculature of every individual, how such differences would affect where the Botox is injected and how much of the drug is used as well as what techniques increase or decrease the risk of side effects. This kind of knowledge cannot be acquired in just a few hours. This is why we can’t stress enough how important it is to check how long your doctor’s been administering Botox and how many patients he’s already treated. Knowing these may help you decide on who you will trust to wield that Botox laden needle.


Note though that the more experienced injectors charge higher than the new ones. Think of it this way: the new Botox doctors charge less because they get to practice on you. You, then, become a prelude to their expertise. We’re not saying that this is wrong. We just wanted to let you know so you can make an informed choice on the matter. At the end of the day, your decision will prevail and we trust that you will weigh the pros and cons carefully.


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Liposuction Patient Training Video: Using thin liposuction cannulas.

Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez is a Yale trained, board certified plastic surgeon specializing in multiple procedure makeovers. He performs unique procedures such as the body lift, Brazilian butt lift, stem cell facelift, endoscopic brow lift, and lip lift. He is Medical Director of his own AAAASF accredited surgery center in Baltimore, Maryland.


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Botox Patient: Recycling your Fat

The latest kind of recycling has nothing to do with soda bottles. It entails liposuctioning fat from thighs or buttocks and injecting it into breasts to augment them. After being condemned in the early ’90s, this procedure is generating newfound excitement among the handful of doctors nationwide who offer it and patients keen to enlarge their breasts without resorting to implants.


Almost 20 years ago, the association now known as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued a warning to its member doctors to not inject suctioned fat into patients’ breasts, for fear that mammograms would be misread. Since some injected fat dies and calcifies, the thinking was that radiologists would not be able to distinguish between those calcifications (or calcium deposits) and suspicious ones that may indicate breast cancer.


A second concern was that too little injected fat survived being transplanted, because techniques for harvesting, refining and placing fat were not advanced enough. Even today, the success of fat grafting to the breast, as the procedure is also known, depends on the physician.


But this year, the plastic surgery society reversed its former position. A report from its task force reviewed the limited research on fat grafting to the breast and concluded that it “can be considered a safe method of augmentation.” On the issue of mammography, the report said fat grafting “could potentially interfere with breast cancer detection; however no evidence was found that strongly suggests this interference.” Thus, the task force’s statement turned a red stoplight into a yellow one, signaling to plastic surgeons: Proceed with caution.


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Resylane + Juvederm + Filler Injection Tips for Medical Spa Physicians.

The following is from a string of emails that were circulating among some of Medical Spa MDs Members. I’ve edited this somewhat to make it readable and get rid of all the extraneous copies. I’m also not displaying the identity or email addresses of the physicians in this thread.


Note: Some of the comments below might be out of order from the original thread. Emails’ somewhat difficult to follow as a thread but you’ll get the gist.



Thanks for the filler tips.Can you explain how you get the Lido with epi mixed into the Juvederm syringe? –PD



Hi Jeff,–I agree w/ #6.  I seem to get good augmentation, less redness, swelling and bruising with Evolence.  I use it for deeper fills in cheeks, NLF, etc.  Don’t use it for lips or under eyes.  I do same with Lido w/ epi.  I tend to use Juvederm in lips.  Perlane / Restylane for other areas.  I agree w/ why Allergan uses 0.8 cc syringes. I’ve moved away from Radiesse.  I feel that the duration is not that much longer than a good correction with the HA’s.  Besides, I believe a fair amount of the volume of Radiesse is a gel carrier, thus needing touch-ups at 2-3 months.  Perhaps that’s why the went to the larger syringes? — Don



The push ahead technique also moves small blood vessels out of the way, so you may notice less ecchymosis is overall pts. — Greg



I would not use push ahead around the eye, I agree with Tom’s comments. It works great for NLF. I was actually taught this by a PS — Greg



Interesting discussion.  So Kevin, how do you account for the difference in that anterograde injection you need less filler than in retrograde injections, assuming all else being equal?


Second, I am understanding one group claims anterograde injection carries a higher risk of vessel cannulation and possible intravascular injection, while another group claims that anterograde injection “pushes away” blood vessels, thus decreasing the risk. Not sure how anterograde increases risk of intravascular injection any more than retrograde.  If you push the needle ahead, transfixing a vessel, then begin injection, you can still conceivably deposit some material intravascularly, can you not?  Am I missing something here?


I also found an interesting idea of sub q bolus technique in areas of thin skin, ie crowsfeet, etc.  Anyone else try this method? ~ Don



I do agree with you about those risks with anterograde injection. The key is always the skills in doing it, be it retrograde or anterograde. One always has to be very carefully doing anything around the eyes. However, the anterograde techinique has been advocated some of the best known experts such as Arnold Klein, MD and Kent Remington, MD. I also believed that the filler amount used was critical. It takes much more amount to get the same result with the often taught retrograde technique compared with the anterograde one. For example, I almost never required more than one full syringe in correcting bilateral NLF’s vs what was typically used ( 2 syringes) by most others. I attached the before and after of a case wherein I used Readiesse to correct her NLF’s and Marrionette’s lines with anterograde technique. The after photo was taken right after. You can still see some of needle marks. I used one full 1.3 cc syringe, 1/2inch 30g for the Vermillion border and 1/2inch for NLF’s and Marrionette’s line. Notice also there was no “puffy/swollen look” medial to the Marrionette’s line often seen with retrograde and fanning technique used by most others. ~ Kevin



I came across this old thread way down in my inbox and read it again.  I’m not sure who wrote #4 below.  It sounds interesting but I’m having a hard time visualizing it.  Do you steadily move the needle forward  toward the lip edge as you are injecting or do you hold it in place while the area fills?  I’d love to see a drawing on where you start.  ~ SD


Something worth knowing. How is your plastic surgeon or dermatologist communicating with other physicians to keep abreast of the latest information about treatments?


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Shine Teeth Whitening

Shine provides professional teeth whitening services to medical clinics using exactly the same process, materials and trained technicians that serve dental clinics. We provide a new way for your medical spa, laser clinic or cosmetic surgery center to offer the most desired cosmetic treatment directly to your existing clientele… and it’s amazingly easy.


How Shine Teeth Whitening Services Work.


Shine’s teeth whitening kits are easy to use. Any member of your staff can quickly administer the materials we send you to capture precise top and bottom “bite” impressions of your clients in the specialized impression putty and trays we provide to you.


Send the impressions to our lab in the package we provide you. Within 48 hours, we’ll ship the completed custom trays back to you for your client to pick up from your office (or, if you prefer, we can mail the completed kit directly to the customer for you with gel and instructions included.)


A return visit by your customer is another chance to provide additional service and purchases such as extra whitening gel and portable whitening pens to supplement your client’s new custom whitening kit.


The possibilities are endless – and in no time, your ability to provide custom teeth whitening kits at a retail price that is up to 70% less expensive than a comparable kit from a dental office will provide extra satisfaction for your clientele, and thousands of dollars per month in additional revenue for you, with no extra staffing, equipment or training required.


How do you begin? Start with the Shine trial teeth whitening kit – a set of materials we’ll provide you at cost to allow you to sample the impression materials and send your own impressions to our lab to receive your first two custom kits, to see how our service works and experience our custom whitening kits for yourself. When you can see how simple the process is, you can order our kits in quantities of 5, 10, 50 or 100 in order to be ready to offer Shine teeth whitening kits to your customers. The greater the quantity of kits you purchase, the steeper your discount.


So what are you waiting for? Try Shine and see what this $300M industry could be doing for you.


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FDA Approves Botox For Migraine Headaches


The FDA approved the use of Botox for migraine headaches just last October 15. Here’s a little Q&A that addresses your most pressing questions:


How will I know if I have chronic migraine?

You have chronic migraine if you experience headaches on most days of the month (at least 15 days each month).


The common symptom is intense pulsing or throbbing pain in an area of the head accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. (sidenote: The FDA recognizes that the condition is more common in women than in men.)


What will I experience during the treatment?


During treatment, the physician will inject Botox around the head and neck area. Injections will have to be repeated every 12 weeks for the continuous prevention of headaches.


Reminder: Make sure that your physician is familiar with using Botox for migraines, specifically. Remember that different muscles are treated for varying conditions and expertise in using the drug for 1 condition does not translate to expertise for the others.


Are there any side effects?


The most common complaints of patients who’ve had Botox injections for migraines are neck pain and headache. Note, though, that these are only temporary and they do go away.

What does this mean for me?


This may well be good news for you if you suffer from chronic migraines! You may be able to get your insurance to shoulder the cost of treatments like this. The Director of the FDA’s Division of Neurology Products considers chronic migraine as one of the most disabling forms of headache that greatly affects family, social and work life. Because of this, the FDA deemed it necessary to provide patients with options to address their condition – one of those being Botox.


Despite its only recent FDA approval, doctors have been using the drug off-label to treat this same condition. In case you’re worrying about safety, don’t! Numerous clinical studies have been conducted to test its efficacy and it won’t get the green light from the FDA if it wasn’t safe for use on humans. If you suffer from chronic migraines and would like to try Botox, be sure to consult your physician first.


via Medical Spa MD


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Debunking Botox Myths

We’ve started writing the Insider’s Guide To Botox and are keeping you in mind the whole time — as much as possible, we’d like to address your Botox concerns from the moment you start deliberating if you’re a good candidate for the procedure until the time you schedule your next treatment.


One of the things that we  decided to do is address the myths surrounding  Botox and give you the correct information.


We came across several erroneous and misleading articles and commentaries online while conducting our initial research and this propelled our efforts into separating Botox myths from facts.  We also took note of common misconceptions and will distinguish which ones are true and which are not.


We figured that if we were to put ourselves in the shoes of someone searching around online for information that will help them decide if they’re going to go through with the procedure, we’d end up having to wrestle with confusing literature especially with topics relating to when you should schedule your next treatment, who are authorized to administer the drug and something as basic as how the drug works.


All this is geared towards creating the ultimate guide for the smart Botox patient.


Here are the general headlines of the Guide:

Botox Basics: Everything you need to know even before your first consultBotox Treatment: Overcoming Botox JittersBotox Aftermath: Making the effects of Botox last

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Cosmetic Surgery Report

In a survey released today by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), 71% of respondents think society is less judgmental about cosmetic surgery than it was just five years ago. Furthermore, about 62% said society’s attitude toward cosmetic surgery made them feel more comfortable about getting a cosmetic medical procedure at a skin clinic or medical spa.


“This is a confirmation of what many of us have felt for a long time; that cosmetic surgery has become mainstream,” said Dr. Mark Berman, AACS president-elect. “A variety of factors have contributed to the normalization of our industry, but the bottom line is that people are not afraid to talk openly about cosmetic surgery anymore.”


According to the survey, the most accepted invasive procedures are breast augmentation (42.4%), face lift (32.2%) and tummy tuck (32.1%). Among noninvasive procedures, the most accepted are laser hair removal (61.9%) and Botox (61.6%). Additionally, 52% of respondents said they would tell family about having invasive cosmetic surgery.


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Common Botox Safety Concerns

Botox, like every other word, has an etymology that can tell you so much about what the word denotes.

Most people overlook the fact that Botox is the brand name that Allergan gave the drug it manufactures for the treatment of wrinkles.  This commercial name is actually a contraction of the words Botulinum Toxin from which the drug is derived.

Let us now deal with the 2 main words involved:

Bot?u?li?num* (n): a spore-forming bacterium that secretes Botulinum Toxin. [From the German word "Botulismus"; coined from the Latin term "Botulus" which means sausage.  The word 'sausage' is a depiction of the shape of Clostridium Botulinum, the bacteria that produces the toxin]Tox?in* (n): a poisonous substance… usually very unstable, notably toxic when introduced into the tissues… [From the Latin term “Toxicum” which means poison]

Bacterium.  Poison.

The two main words associated with Botox involve things that people usually stay far away from.  No wonder most women’s primary concern is the safety of using Botox!

The Insider’s Guide that we are currently creating will include a section that will delve into the safety issues commonly associated with Botox treatments such as:

Is it safe?  If so, how?Important things you need to know to do Botox safelyHow things can go wrong in a Botox treatment and how to avoid themPossible side effects and measures you can take to prevent them from occurringBotox pitfalls that you should avoid at all costs

We’re hoping that tackling this issue head on will give you the answers to common questions you may have regarding the safety of using Botox.  The ultimate goal is to give you eveything you will need to make smart choices every step of the way.

*definition from merriam-webster online

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CO2 Cosmetic Laser Resurfacing

How Come Fractional CO2 Aesthetic Lasers Are Now The Top Fractional Procedure For Skin-Tightening?


CO2 laser skin resurfacing is not really a new principle. Co2 laser resurfacing has been around for 25 years. While conventional laser ablation had been fantastic for facial lines and wrinkles, scarring, sun damage or elastosis, there were substantive threat of infections, scarring and pigmentary differences. All those negative effects made this complete ablation to drop in favor with laser surgeons and subjects as well.


The concept of fractional laser treatments has been around since 04. Basically, fractional treatments provides for a small fraction of the epidermis is treated even though the all of the intervening areas are not ablated. These untouched areas of dermis all around the treated zones provides for swift healing.


As this methods was combined with with a CO2 laser, exhilaration within the laser clinic community catapulted. There are specific reasons for the medical spa community’s excitement:


First, there’s a smaller amount of downtime.


Conventional full laser ablation methods took extended down times of as many as 6 weeks. A handful of clients might have erythema (redness) for nearly eight months. By using Fraxel remedies, the down-time is from 3 to 6 days depending on the energy levels used. Such fast recuperation gives a much higher degree of expediency for your usual individual.


2. Much less danger of secondary complications.


Utilizing old-school total ablation laser procedures the chance of contamination, scarring like hypertrophic scarring and color alterations like hypopigmentation were much more frequent even with the most practiced laser surgeons. Considering the fact that Fraxel CO2 solutions leaves behind the majority of the dermis intact, the pitfalls linked with the approach are reduced.


3. Improvement.


Though much less of a dramatic end result when compared to old school CO2 laser solutions, the lowered risk and fine effects help make newer fractional laser treatments an alluring laser. In contrast to non-ablative fractional lasers, fractional CO2 lasers allow for significantly greater skin tightening. Fractional CO2 laser treatments are frequently performed again too. For scarring damage, it ordinarily involves 3 procedures in order to lessen the the scars. There are several fraxel CO2 lasers that you can purchase:


1. Smart Skin by Cynosure. This particular laser goes to thirty W in a two millisecond length. There are plenty of various parameters which may be selected so the procedure is personalized to every single customer.


2. Active FX & Deep FX by Lumenis: This fractional skin is also well-known, having said that you will find a couple of spot sizes which end up being switched out through a procedure.


3. Fraxel Repair from Solta: This laser skin penetrates really deeply. Be certain you look at a seasoned MD, since the highest rate of problems have been involved with this particular laser do to the level of penetration.


4. eCO by Lutronics. This fractionated laser is certainly attaining footing inside quite a few skin clinics and has a chaos technology which is good.


Those might be all the main fractional CO2 lasers which are typically though of as lasers which are generally easy to apply and show results. Certainly, there are different lasers, yet, some can be low powered and / or studies are lacking.


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California tightens plastic surgery law

(UPI) — A new California law will prevent doctors from performing elective cosmetic surgery without an “appropriate” physical exam, authorities said.

The law, which takes effect Friday, is named the “Donda West Law” after singer Kanye West’s mother, who died a day after cosmetic surgery in 2007.


The law requires “an appropriate physical examination within 30 days of a procedure and “written clearance” from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant before cosmetic surgery is performed, The Sacramento Bee reported Saturday.


The law will change little since reputable cosmetic surgeons have always obtained a patient’s medical history and made sure the patient had a physical exam before a procedure, said Dr. Terry Zimmerman, head of the Greater Sacramento Plastic Surgical Society.


Autopsy results showed Donda West died of pre-existing coronary artery disease and “multiple post-operative factors” a day after she had an abdominal tuck, breast surgery and liposuction. The surgeon who operated on West surrendered his medical license in April.


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Botox vs Dysport

Like Botox, Dysport is a crease treatment using the pure variety of Botulinum toxin. Both products are particularly well suited for the vertical lines between the eyebrows recognized as glabellar lines, and are sometimes used for other dynamic facial wrinkles such as horizontal lines across the forehead and crows feet.


Unlike Botox (that earned approval by the Federal Drug Administration in 1991), Dysport received the thumbs up by the FDA just one year ago. What has the national aesthetic industry learned about the product since then? What are professionals saying about it? What are Dysport’s many advantages over Botox Cosmetic, if any?


Some aesthetic surgeons explain that there are a couple of differences between Dysport and Botox Aesthetic which a doctor will observe, but that won’t make too much differentiation to most clients, explaining which the Botulinum molecules in Dysport are smaller, requiring a different unit of gauge. For instance, where 20 units of Botox might suffice for one area of the face, 50 units of Dysport could be needed. But with Dysport costing less, there’s a slight cost advantage to the doctor and patient.


The smaller molecules in Dysport seem to influence a couple more of its properties, according to many doctors. Dysport seems to diffuse over a wider area of the face, notes two Los Angeles area practitioners. This could be why some doctors believe Dysport works more effectively across the entire forehead than Botox. And some feel that the smaller sized molecules guide to less discomfort at the injection site.


While doctors agree that the two programs are similar except in their molecule size and units of evaluate, there are few other aspects of Dysport and Botox they readily agree on. Many doctors say Dysport acts more quickly than Botox. One noted, however, which the Dysport advantage was measured in just hours, not days. Some doctors have noted no difference at all in onset times for their clients.


The bottom line for all concerned—does Dysport last longer than Botox?


Unfortunately, there’s no clear answer to this question either. Some physicians feel Dysport does last longer, but perhaps just days, maybe a week or a little longer. No one seems to believe there’s a very significant disparity.


It seems there’s little doctors are ready to state definitively when it comes to the two wrinkle blockers. The one thing professionals do agree on is which more will be typically called the employ of Dysport becomes more widespread and years of practice yield more data with many physicians believing that they may end up preferring Dysport to Botox as they gain more experience with it.


Even thought it seems too early to draw many conclusions, there is good news. The introduction of Dysport into the marketplace means there’s competition at last for Botox. And there are at least two other wrinkle blockers in the pipeline, probably more. It’s a safe bet which efficacy will go up and prices will eventually come down.


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Botox Patient: What REALLY killed the Beauty Queen?

New info surfaces about former beauty queen Solange Magnano’s death….


(CNN) — When Argentine beauty queen Solange Magnano approached Dr. Guillermo Blugerman in 2004 about helping her achieve a flatter stomach, the plastic surgeon says, he obliged with liposuction. But when she returned five years later requesting silicone injections for a higher, firmer rear end, he turned her away.


“I said this was not allowed to be done in Argentina,” Blugerman said on the telephone from his Buenos Aires office.


Blugerman, the president of the Argentina Association of Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery said he believes Magnano then went in search of someone who would give her the injections she wanted.


“She found someone else to do this with this forbidden material,” he said.


The former Miss Argentina died November 29, reportedly of a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks blood supply to the lungs. Embolisms are known complications of silicone injections though they can occur — rarely — after any surgery. It’s still not clear Miss Argentina was given a silicone injection, which is not an approved procedure for “butt lifts” in Argentina or the United States.


Read more about Solange Magnano’s death


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Botox Patient: David Gest’s Plastic Surgery Disaster

Friend of Michael Jackson joined him on his plastic surgery journey…


David Gest blames himself for having too much plastic surgery.


The 56-year-old TV star-and-concert promoter says he was encouraged by his late friend Michael Jackson to have several operations, but insists it was all his own decision.


David – whose cosmetic procedures include two facelifts and a nose realignment operation – said: “On Celebrity Come Dine With Me, I discuss the plastic surgery I had done between 1980-1981 and blame only myself for being so foolish, especially not Michael Jackson nor anyone else. I was an idiot. I look back at that time and think of myself as being so stupid, and was very appreciative of Michael’s support and being there when I went through all that.”


David appears on the Christmas special of the British dinner party TV show Celebrity Come Dine With Me.


The flamboyant star also revealed he had his cheek implants removed after having a surgery epiphany.


“It was my idea to put in a clef chin and cheek bones – not Michael’s. Sometimes when you are young you are foolish and you get carried away. I remember I was looking in the mirror in an office building when I was with Band of Gold singer Freda Payne. I was mortified and almost fainted. I had the cheekbones removed a week later. I’ve come to realize that it’s not what’s on the outside, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts.”


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Botox Mistakes You Should Avoid

Here’s an update to The Insider’s Guide that we are creating.

We just decided to include a discussion of issues that should be considered as Botox no-no’s.  A common denominator among these types of issues is the desire to avoid paying the high cost of Botox treatments.  Sadly, money, or a feeling of lack thereof, can really drive people to make unwise decisions.  We’re hoping that this Guide will protect women from unscrupulous individuals and, maybe, even from themselves, by giving them the information needed to make smart choices.

Here are a couple of issues that we might tackle in The Guide.

Do-It-Yourself Botox treatments

A lot of controversy was stirred by the arrest of Laurie D’Alleva. Suddenly, the issue of Do-It-Yourself Botox treatments was shoved into the spotlight.  I know that there are individuals out there who believe that Laurie was doing the common person a great service by giving them access to cheaper cosmetic medicine.  But, please be wary of distributors, online or otherwise, who allow you to purchase prescription medicine, such as Botox, without a prescription.  The FDA has regulated these drugs for several reasons – most important of which is your safety.  A lot of people seem to overlook the matter of health just to be able to save some money but, as some of the victims of Discount MedSpa admit, reversing the effects of their DIY treatments are causing a much bigger dent on their bank accounts.

Fake Botox

Most of the bad press associated with Botox actually pertain to instances where Fake Botox was used irresponsibly.  You may have heard of the Houston physician who was sentenced to prison for using industrial strength Botox on her patients.  The drug she used was labeled “FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR HUMAN USE” and yet she still injected some 170 of her patients with it.  Botox, despite being derived from a neurotoxin, is really a safe drug – but this comes with several precautions such as using only the FDA approved version produced by Allergan and proper administration by experienced medical practitioners.  When a person chooses to cut corners and find cheaper alternatives without regard to possible repercussions, you just know that things are bound to get ugly – and with Botox in the equation, ugly might just be right on the money.

I know that deciding to undergo any medical procedure requires giving your physician a little bit of faith but that doesn’t mean that you have to go through the process blindfolded.

The inclusion of a section that discusses these issues in The Guide is made with the hope that we will be making more women think twice about latching on to super-saver deals like these.  We’ll also give you some tips on avoiding Botox pitfalls such as how to choose your physician, what to ask during your consultation and even how to check if the Botox that will be used is the real deal.

I hope this is getting to be as exciting for you as it is for us!

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Botox and Medical Malpractice

Contrary to popular belief, very few medical malpractice cases involve doctors and Botox cosmetic.


The prevailing idea is similar to what a respected icon in the makeup industry opines: Women should be afraid of Botox. Her reason: because it involves injecting poison into your skin.


I’d be rich if I got a penny for every single time I’ve read and heard this statement. Here’s the important truth that you, our dear reader, should remember. Botox cosmetic, administered in the proper dosages by an experienced injector, is safe.


Firstly, Botox is not injected to the skin but into the muscle underneath. Its purpose is to calm the muscle, giving the skin a break from repetitive creasing which, in the long run, allows it to return to its taut state. When the skin is allowed to smoothen out and tighten up, your wrinkles become less visible and eventually disappear.


Secondly, Botox is not scary. In fact, even the FDA acknowledges that most common side effects associated with the drug’s cosmetic use is ptosis or drooping of the eyelid.


Yes, there have been several reports linking Botox to paralysis and death but those instances are not from the cosmetic use of the drug.


The FDA’s Postmarket Drug Safety Information has the following information:


Adverse effects for pediatric cases are reported to come from treatments of muscle spasticity in cerebral palsy.


For adult cases, migration or distant spread of toxin effects are reported to come from treatment of spasticity and cervical dystonia. The report also stated that the several deaths connected with the use of the drug cannot be attributable to the toxin itself but to complications of pre-existing conditions.


With regard to the cosmetic use of the toxin, the FDA categorically stated, and I quote, “…there have been reports where some symptoms could be consistent with distant spread of toxin effect following dermatologic use.  However, no definitive serious adverse event reports of distant spread of toxin effect associated with dermatologic use of Botox at the labeled dose of 20 Units (for glabellar lines) or 100 Units (for severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) have been identified”.


Even with this current track record, doctors are careful with injecting the toxin to the lower part of the face to treat smile or marionette lines. There’s a world of difference between causing droopy eyelids and paralysing somebody’s lips disabling them from speaking. The first only pertains to appearance, the other can affect one’s life and work. Doctors know this so, some of them refrain from performing these treatments. In any case, the effects of Botox cosmetic, both the good and the bad, are only temporary. As such, things return to the way they were after a period of time.


We don’t have any legal authority to say that a malpractice case becomes moot after things return to normal. But at the very least, people should consider the fact that there are few medical malpractice cases involving Botox as a sort of reassurance. Doctors take care of their patients and their reputations and would not intentionally cause harm to clients. Add this to the fact that the drug itself is safe, and you end up with something that should not be feared.


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Medical Centers & Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. The reality is, more than one million individuals are told they have basal cell or squamous cell (non-melanoma) carcinoma annually. Presented with these considerable statistics, every person will likely know someone who may have had a skin cancer burned out. Even so, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are often slow growing and most often not deadly. For instance, fewer than one thousand people die from non-melanoma skin cancer every year.

While proper diagnosis of any sort of skin cancer is problematic which individuals refer to it generically as “C,” most individuals interviewed were a whole lot more intrepid about a skin cancer treatment. Their emotions aren’t going to be on radiation or chemo. There may be factors why people don’t take epidermis cancer so seriously. For one, the two nearly all well known sorts of skin cancer are primarily not fatal.

The Melanoma version of skin cancer is what you really do need to concern yourself with and why you need to seek out dermatologists, who’re taught to identify all sorts of skin cancer. Your local laser clinic or medical center is a good place to start with this…. anywhere that you can find a competent MD.

Almost all new research calculate that 68,720 brand new examples of melanoma may have recently been diagnosed in 2009. This is less in comparison with breast cancer , colon cancer (106,100) and lung cancer (219,440). There is however one particular noticeable differentiation.

We’ve got the various tools required (your eyes plus a hand mirror) to pick up on possible problem areas. Our follow-up with a health-care professional each year will be able to make sure the malignancy is eliminated, before it propagates to your lymph nodes.

The good thing is once melanoma is found early on, it’s extremely treatable, bragging 90 percent and above success rates.

Then again, malignant melanoma, if found later on, may be a cancer with only a few effectual procedures. The typical number of people who will be told they have an advanced stage of melanoma do not live a whole year according to the Melanoma Research Foundation.

Even though there are those who say ignorance is bliss; burying your head in the sand may very well kill.

The main thing you may do, if you happen to have got just about any question, is go and get it tested. The last thing one wants to do is to lose your life by a problem you have been considering.

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Medical spas Are Combating The War On Wrinkles

Creases and facial lines are an almost universal side-effect of the aging process. Occasionally they disclose one’s actual age, but yet sometimes they can make a person seem to be more aged than they actually are, exacerbated by sun and weather damage, cigarette smoking, and bad nourishment.

In time, our skin becomes not as elastic and effective holding onto moisture, while the deepest layers of skin shed fat cells, which sometimes bring sagging and wrinkles at the surface of the skin.

There’s a lot of solutions for getting rid of and minimizing fine lines , including Botox, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing, and topical chemical peels and creams. If ever the wrinkles and fine lines aren’t too deep or excessive, it may be possible to remedy them employing a glycolic acid peel, a lactic acid peel, or a glycolic peel.

A Glycolic peel works by stimulating collagen under the epidermis. It’s really a really light peel that is going to be used every fourteen days, over time causing up to a 20% thickening of the skin.

Excellent for fine lines, eye wrinkles and smile lines, glycolic acid can’t help with sagging skin or serious wrinkles.

An alternate procedure for fighting wrinkles is by using lactic acid. Unlike glycolic acid, it functions entirely on the surface layers of the skin, by pulling moisture content into skin cells.

Glycolic chemical peels may be used once every week. For best results, anyone using it should always exfoliate and hydrate their skin on non-treatment days.

With all the previously mentioned products, it is recommended that users should avoid using self-tanning creams, facial hair waxing, masks, scrubs, or exfoliants for 48 hrs prior to a peel. Additionally, limit sun exposure and tanning for not less than 7 days prior to applying the peel.

After the peel, just a few basic guidelines can help ensure the best results. Don’t workout or sweat excessively for a couple hours after use, and don’t use exfoliants until the facial skin returns to its usual condition. In addition, make sure you apply a fragrance-free moisturizer 2 times a day.

For anyone who is thinking about learning what cosmetic surgeons and various medical professionals operating nonsurgical cosmetic medical spas think of the next Intense pulsed light (IPL) and skin fractionated laser technology choices out of Sciton, Candela, Alma, Cutera, Cynosure, Lumenis, Solta, Syneron, Palomar and others, as well as skin treatments such as Thermage skin tightening, Slimlipo, Botox, mesotherapy and photofacials, remember to view all the cosmetic skin laser discussions on Medical Spa MD, a online community of medical doctors practicing aesthetic medicine.

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Posting DIY Botox Training Videos On Youtube?

This obviously isn’t the same as the Botox training that physicians are offered…

Here’s what happened in Texas:

Discount Medspa Defendant D’Alleva Agrees To Halt Unauthorized Sales of Prescription Drugs, Devices

Owner offered prescription products, including Botox-like drugs, for sale online

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today resolved a November 2009 enforcement action against a Tarrant County woman who unlawfully marketed and sold prescription drugs, including instructions for botulinum toxin injections, over the Internet.

According to state investigators, Laurie D’Alleva and her Mansfield-based businesses, Discount Medspa and Ontario Medspa, improperly marketed cosmetic enhancement prescription devices and prescription drugs over the Internet. She also provided links to video instructions for “do-it-yourself” injections of botulinum toxin. To resolve the state’s enforcement action, D’Alleva agreed to pay the state of Texas $125,000 in civil penalties, attorneys’ fees and the Texas Department of State Health Services’ investigative costs.

The drugs and devices marketed by the defendant are only available to purchasers who have prescriptions from licensed medical professionals. Thus, the defendant improperly made those products available to persons without requiring prescriptions. Further, the defendant did so without licenses to dispense, distribute or sell prescription products, as required by state law.

Products that D’Alleva offered for sale included: Dysport® and “Freeze,” which both contain botulinum toxin; several prescription saline solutions and creams; an anti-depressant to lift libido; the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone for weight loss; and the prescription device Restylane® for face augmentation.

Court documents filed by the state indicate that an undercover investigator purchased a “Newbie Starter Kit,” which contained the prescription Restylane® in a filled syringe, a 50-unit Freeze product containing purified neurotoxins, one package of Bacitracin, empty syringes and needles, and other pharmaceuticals.

The state’s enforcement action charged D’Alleva and her businesses with multiple violations of the Texas Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. According to investigators, the defendant falsely – and unlawfully – claimed that prescription-only products were available to all purchasers without restrictions. Further, although D’Alleva promoted her membership with an organization called the Texas Medical Council – which she said granted her the authority to sell prescription-only products – no such organization actually exists.

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The What’s-What of Botox Immunity

Who among you knew that there was such a thing as Botox immunity? It’s not one of the more known info about Botox, that’s for sure!

But yes, there have been cases of patients having a Botox immunity. They get the shots but don’t see the results. Too bad, eh? Well, here’s the skinny on this little known fact about this often-used drug.

Causes:

OVER-DOSAGE: physicians say that this is the most common cause of Botox immunity. When too much of the drug is used, the body starts developing antibodies that counteracts its effect. Note, though, that this usually happens when Botox is used to treat other conditions like cerebral palsy where large dosages are really used for treatment.SUBSEQUENT TREATMENTS: the effects of Botox are said to be cumulative if you go in for your next treatment before the drug completely wears off. This will be tantamount to over-dosage that builds-up through procedures in intervals of 2-3 months, spanning a period of years.UNDER-DOSAGE: in case you can’t see any results after, there is a possibility that the Botox used for your treatment was watered down. In this instance, immunity is not the problem – your Botox provider is ripping you off using an over-diluted drug! You can either go in and demand your money’s worth or consider that as a lesson learned and find an honest and experienced physician who will inject you with the right potency.

Quick fixes:

You can have your blood tested for the antibodies

This will set the record straight and you can act according to the results. If you do not have the antibodies, then chances are you’re being duped by your physician. If you have the antibodies in your system, then read on because we have some tips to deal with that…

Try other Botulinum toxin products

You have a choice between Dysport and Myobloc. Dysport is derived from Botulinum Toxin Type A (like Botox) but they have different inactive ingredients that may just do the trick. Another (more) possible option is Myobloc since its active ingredient is the Type B strain of the toxin. The latter is what they usually recommend to patients that are found to be immune to the Type A drugs.

Try Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures

You have several options on the non-surgical cosmetic medicine front. A few of the treatments that you can consider are fillers, Restylane, Juvederm and laser resurfacing. They’re all intended to decrease the appearance of wrinkles. Some people say they’re not at par with Botox but, we think, considering your specific circumstance, you’ve got nothing to lose!

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The Truth About How Botox Works

What exactly does Botox do? One of our goals for this Guide is to give you an accurate description of how Botox works.  Of course before you can decide that a Botox treatment will work for you, you have to know how the drug works.


A simple google search on the topic will give you the impression that the research is easy enough – and it actually is.  Well, at least until you come across a site that says something different.  Then you question which of the two possibilities is correct.


Here’s what most of the sites say: Botox blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which is the muscle’s signal to contract.  Even the pictures available online all illustrate this cause and effect scenario.  The common visual interpretation depicts Botox as encircling little spheres in the nerve ending that contain the acetylcholine.  By virtue of such encircling, Botox prevents the release of the neurotransmitter and the muscle does not receive its signal to contract.  No muscle contractions mean reduction in wrinkles.  This explanation puts forward the theory that what is affected is the function in the nerve ending.


Now, here is what the dissenting website had to say: the function of Botox is to prevent the receptors on the side of the muscle from recognizing the acetylcholine – which means that the neurotransmitter is still released but the muscle receptors cannot recognize the signal.  In this explanation, the organ affected by Botox is the muscle.


To a non-scientist, the second theory actually makes sense following this logic: Botox is injected into the muscle therefore, the organ affected is the muscle.


However, when one realizes that the Botulinum Toxin, from which Botox is derived, is a neurotoxin, you realize that it can and will have an effect on the functions of neurons so it is plausible that they affect the nerve that is responsible for making the muscles move even if the drug is injected in the latter.


Ah, the confusion.


It doesn’t help that Medline Plus, a website by the US National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, says that Botox treatments work by weakening or paralyzing certain muscles OR by blocking certain nerves.  This technically gives both of the theories leg to stand on.  This now leads me to 3 hypotheses: (1) both of these theories are actually correct and are not mutually exclusive in describing the effects of botox, (2) if only one of them is correct, even these government agencies are unsure which of the two is correct or (3) none of these theories is correct and there is a third explanation out there just waiting to be discovered.


On that note, let the research resume…


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The Real Score Between Botox and Doctors

Ever wondered about the relationship between Botox and doctors? Well, today is the day when you’re wondering ends…


Every patient is aware that Botox treatments are expensive. In fact, we’d wager that this is the first consideration of most of them. But what very few realize is that doctors usually get so little profit from doing Botox. The fact of the matter is that it’s not a big ticket item in cosmetic medicine. Here’s the simple reason why: the drug, by itself, is expensive. Which means that even your trusty clinic bears the brunt of the high price of the drug.


According to this report, a vial of Botox containing 100 units carried a price tag of $525 last year, 2009. That translates to a bottom line cost of $5.25 per unit.


While prices vary per region, clinics typically charge their patients $10 per unit. That’s a little less than twice the cost of the drug itself! Let’s consider this for a moment. The $4.75 you pay on top of the cost of Botox will cover the following expenses: utilities (electricity and water), salary of all of the staff (yes, you pay not only for your Botox injector but also for everybody in the payroll), operating expenses and lease expenses (for the office and equipments), among other things. Of course all these costs are distributed among all the clients and you only shoulder a fraction of the overall expense. But, do you see how far doctors and clinics stretch the little margin they get per treatment?


Here’s an illustration so you may see the situation even better. A regular treatment of the glabellar lines for women require 20 units of Botox so, you will be paying the clinic $200 dollars for the procedure – $105 for the Botox, $95 for all of the other expenses that was already mentioned. Can you imagine what will be left as net profit? Gets you thinking, huh?


You might now be wondering why a lot of physicians are still deciding to add Botox to the services they offer. Here’s the answer to that one: Botox is a great introductory service and since it’s one of the most sought after treatments, it’s a fabulous way to obtain new clients. Making Botox patients happy can lead to a long term relationship that will (hopefully) include some of the ‘big ticket’ procedures. We know it sounds very utilitarian but this is the reality of the business side of things…


Now, let us make it clear that we aren’t divulging this info to disillusion you or to make you cynical. We just want you to see the other side of the coin. Before you think that your doctor is ripping you off with the price of his services, you should consider the things we pointed out above. Keeping these little bits of info in mind may help you understand your Botox provider and get you better treatments.


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The Insiders Guide To Botox

Here are some of my thoughts about what we’ll reveal.

The Insiders Guide To Botox will be a tell-all revelation that will put you on the inside of one of the most sought-after and talked about cosmetic treatments around. This is information that no one else will give you and your friends and family don’t know.

Find out what your Doctor doesn’t want you to know about your Botox treatments
Learn how your doctor decides how much to charge you
Discover why some women are injecting themselves with Botox at home
Know what to ask your doctor in your consultation
Understand how Botox works, and if it will work for you.
Find out why some Doctors are administering fake Botox.

This guide gives you the inside scoop on the most popular cosmetic treatment for crows feet and foreheads. Botox has been around for a long time. You may have even had it. But did you know that.

Some doctors have lost their licenses for giving their patients fake Botox.
Websites are hawking ‘do it yourself Botox treatments’, and states are shutting them down.
China is pushing fake Botox into the US market, with disastrous results.
Some doctors are ‘watering down’ their Botox to save money.
There are new competitors coming on to the market.
Doctors get kickbacks for pushing more Botox.
Botox has a bottom price.

Where to get real information about Botox.

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Thoughts Before Your Cosmetic Surgery

Gone are the days when plastic surgery was simply for the rich and famous and something you felt the need to sweep under the rug.

These days, it is popular and even hip to have something ‘done’. Women and men get it done for all sorts of purposes – to help feel great about themselves, to get rid of some type of medical issue, or just to shed pounds efficiently.

What ever the reason, it is fundamental that you take on simple protection measures since even though it’s cosmetic, the dangers will not be. So before you consent to change the way you look, here is what precisely you want to do:

Chose a capable surgeon: The most critical concern in plastic surgery is not the cost; it’s actually precisely how experienced your surgeon is. You’re doing this since you aspire to try to improve your physical appearance, and it is solely having a respectable and established physician that are you able to be sure that the outcomes are as predicted. So even should you are required to fork out a lot more, choose a cosmetic surgeon who is trained and qualified to do plastic surgery as well as someone that is experienced in the particular treatment that you’re keen on.

Insist on a safe setting: Cosmetic surgery is just like every other surgical treatment in that you’ll be under the effects of anesthesia and you’ll go through blood loss. Therefore, just in case anything goes completely wrong, it is ideal to have surgical treatments conducted in a clinic in which crisis care can be found at a 24×7 basis. If your surgery is actually slated at a private aesthetic surgical clinic, find out about medical facilities which might be in the area and where you might receive emergency care if needed.

Learn recommendations: And finally, it’s very important to stay within your physician’s recommendations ahead of as well as after the surgery. You might have to stop smoking and/or go off particular drugs (if you are on medicines). Also, after the treatment is done, you could be in a good amount of discomfort, but talk with your medical professional before you decide to commence swallowing painkillers all on your own. It may perhaps be some time before you start seeing results, primarily with liposuctions and alternative surgeries performed on the facial area, which means you need to be patient. It’s also possible to have to undergo physiotherapy in some cases, so consult your doctor to be able to provide you all the info prior to deciding to sign on the dotted line.

It could be aesthetic, nevertheless the hazards exist because it is surgery in the end. But should you consider the basic safety measures plus follow directions, there is very little need to dread cosmetic surgery.

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Top 5 Botox Treatment FAQs

Here are 5 of the most frequently asked questions about Botox treatments that we’ve collected from blogs, forums and comments all over the web. These are real concerns that real women have expressed on the topic of Botox treatment.


1.    How long will the procedure last?


A Botox treatment lasts an average of 20 minutes.


2.    What part of the face does it work best on?


Botox will work best on parts of the face that have dynamic wrinkles. While the topic of dynamic wrinkles is best discussed separately, I will say that they can be found in the following areas of the face: forehead, crow’s feet, between the eyebrows and smile lines.


3.    What happens during the procedure?


A Botox treatment begins with the reconstitution of the drug, followed by the treatment proper where the doctor will use a very fine needle to inject the drug into the body of the muscle.  Yes, you read right, Botox is injected into the muscle and not the skin.


4.    Does is hurt?


Some patients have experienced slight discomfort during injection but they also said that it didn’t last longer than a few seconds.  Because there is little to no pain involved, a Botox treatment usually does not require any anesthesia.


5.    Can I resume my regular activities after treatment?


Yes, you can go back to your regular activities after treatment.  There is no downtime after a procedure but you do have to follow some post treatment measures to prevent side effects from occurring.


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These are just a handful of the important issues that we will be talking about in the Guide.  Other topics include how to choose your doctor, questions that you should ask during your consultation and tips on lowering the cost of your Botox treatment.


Leave us a comment below if you have any other concerns that you want us to include. This Guide is for you and is being made with you in mind.  We want to address most, if not all, of your concerns so sound off and get your Botox concern heard and answered!


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Botox Training Course

If you’re a physician, dentist, RN, or NP, there’s a new video training site that offers a Botox training course.

Here’s what you get with the Botox Training MD course.

Hands-On Botox & Filler Training Videos: 11 detailed video overviews and demonstrations of all common Botox treatment areas; Brow lifting, crows feet, gummy smile, smile lift, lower face treatments and more!Comprehensive Training & Resource Guides: Illustrated PDF treatment guides showing exactly how each treatment is performed and how it can be modified for the best results. Resource Guides show you where to find the best deals on products and services to grow your cosmetic practice, from legal services to marketing resources.Expert Interviews: 5 interviews with physician experts that are raking in cash that give you insider info on exactly what works; marketing, consultations, up-selling, pricing and more!5 Special Bonus Products: Q&A sessions, patient marketing tips, consent forms, before and after pictures for your use, and the special Ultimate Botox Guide, a 35 page patient marketing eBook to distribute to your existing or prospective clients to position yourself as the expert in your market!FREE Botox Marketing Mini-Course: Just ask to be notified above (you don’t have to by anything) and we’ll send you a free mini-course on marketing your new cosmetic services! You’ll find out how to set up your legal structure, where to outsource and where to do-it-yourself, and how to train your staff. It’s completely free and without any obligation!

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