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What you might not know about Botox
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Botox on June 15th, 2010
Botox is becoming an increasingly common replacement for the traditional face lift. Using strategic placements, injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A are administered to various regions of the face and neck, reducing the appearance of brow wrinkles, crow’s feet, laugh lines and more. Botox also has a rich history in the world of medical science, having been used as a treatment for many ailments over the years. It’s a convenient and affordable alternative to face lifts, although not permanent. Here are a few things you should know about Botox.
Depression:
According to Medical News Today.com, “Some studies have indicated that Botox used for aesthetic purposes can help people with mental illness. A study published in Dermatologic Surgery found that treating clinically depressed patients with Botox on the frown lines of their faces actually got rid of their depression.” A trial was conducted on major depression and Dr. Eric Finzi and Dr. Ericka Wasserman found that when they used botox to treat frown lines on the face, the botox actually removed the depression as well.
According to Wasserman and Finzi, “Major depression is sometime resistant to drug therapy and psychotherapeutic treatment approaches.” 10 people were tested for depression and after two months 9 of the people in the trial no longer had any depression.
Medical Problems and Eye Twitching:
Surprisingly Botox is aiding patients with diseases not just cosmetic repairs. At Mohammad Ali Parkinson Center, Botox was used to provide relief for its patients with Parkinson. “Botox is the most powerful nerve toxin known to man and it’s dramatically improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s,” says Guillermo Moguel-Cobos, MD, Movement Disorder Neurologist at the Center. “For this type of treatment, it’s a miracle drug.”
Botox is also used as a medical treatment for eye twitches and more. It was a Canadian ophthalmologist, Dr. Jean Carruthers, who first noticed the cosmetic effects of Botox. A patient of her had undergone Botox injection treatment for an eye twitch. When Carruthers saw her patient after treatment commenced, she noticed a significant reduction in the appearance of wrinkles. Soon after, she began to study the use of Botulinum Toxin Type A as a cosmetic treatment option. It is still used today as a method of treatment for a wide variety of muscular control ailments including bell’s palsy.
Botox was shown to aide patients with Bell’s Palsy according to the Melbourne Brain Research Institute (BRI). Bell’s Palsy is a type of paralysis which affects the facial nerves. In the past shock therapy was used with little results. Again Botox is being used for other than removing wrinkles.
Botox’s Hidden Dangers
An overdose of Botox can be very dangerous. As with any drug, overdoses are extremely dangerous at any level. It may take several weeks for the effects to wear off also. It is possible to be overdosed on Botox, and those who find themselves addicted to the treatment may come up with very creative ways of endangering themselves. The results of such an overdose vary from person to person, and could include (but are not limited to) rash, swelling, anaphylaxis, muscular paralysis in the injection site, nerve damage and more. With quick response after a suspected overdose, an antitoxin can be used. Doctor’s supervision is a must during this time also.
Like all drugs, Botox can be mismanaged and sometimes the patient can become addicted to the injections. As it is relatively inexpensive and easily injected, the possibility still exists. It is always best to be under a doctor’s supervision to avoid any overdose or becoming addictive to this medical wonder. Botox is approved by the FDA which does not mean it is necessarily alternative to a facelift or other cosmetic surgery.
The Importance of Collagen
Posted by: Suzanne Costa in Botox on January 23rd, 2010
In terms of maintaining a youthful appearance, collagen is perhaps the most important substance our body secretes. We can help stimulate its production and maintain what already exists by controlling what our skin is exposed to. Preserving collagen is one of the keys to keeping you skin looking young and healthy. But collagen has many other functions within the body as well.
What is Collagen?
Collagen is a fibrous protein. It is a key factor in connecting and supporting various bodily tissues, such as skin, bone, muscles, cartilage and tendons. Collagen even has a presence in our teeth. There are more than twenty-five different kinds of collagen required for our bodies to function properly. We are most familiar with collagen in relation to our skin.
Collagen and aging
As we age, our ability to produce collagen is hindered. Our biggest concern with this hindrance is not the many life-changing diseases that can be caused from it, such as brittle bone disease, but with wrinkles. Perhaps because this is the most aesthetic, most visible, result of slowed collagen production, we are more concerned with finding ways to help increase this production rate. Hence, the marketing of collagen injections and creams.
Collagen properties
The importance of collagen is that it has valuable medical properties. It has been used to help aid the healing process in severe burn victims, as well as used in skin graphing and in cosmetic procedures to help reduce the appearance of scars. In combination with vitamin C, collagen can also be a key factor in reducing a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke.
The funny thing about those creams available at your local drug store, the ones that claim to increase collagen levels, is that collagen cannot be absorbed through the skin. If you’re looking to increase your levels of collagen in order to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, you’d best to check into collagen injections, which can be administered to just about any part of the body.
Restalyne Fountain of Youth – Local 6 News Orlando with Dr. Roger Bassin – Funny blooper videos are here
