Blotox

The advantages and disadvantages of using botox are tabulated in this article published in BBC.
Read the pros and cons before you take the plunge into the world of cosmetic surgery.

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Urban India is slowly but surely succumbing to the charms of Botox, a cosmetic treatment to keep looking young, even as doctors admit that too much of it can be harmful. It is becoming increasingly popular in metros like Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore and it’s not just film stars and socialites who are using it.

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5 things you should know about plastic surgery. Here's the list:


1. Among the fastest-growing cosmetic procedures: Botox injections, 420 percent increase from 2000 to 2006; hyaluronic acid injectables (anti-aging substance), 59 percent; breast augmentations, 55 percent; breast reductions, 23 percent. Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
2. National average surgeon fees: Breast augmentation, $3,600; nose reshaping, $3,841; liposuction, $2,750; eyelid surgery, $2,877; tummy tuck, $5,063, the society says.

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Aucklanders Want a Wrinkle-Free Christmas

The run-up to Christmas can be hectic and stressful, but it seems more Aucklanders are making sure it doesn't show on their face. Two enterprising Auckland spa owners are flying a Christchurch cosmetic medicine doctor north for weekend clinics to meet client demand for Botox and filler injections. Dr Kaye Buchan is a doctor who combines a busy general practice with a growing appearance medicine practice in Christchurch and travelling to regular clinics in Auckland and Dunedin ­ as well as considering an offer to expand her practice to Sydney.

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Death, Lies, and Addiction: Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Really That Dangerous?


BOTOX® Cosmetic is like a celebrity that we love to hate. We eat up all the nasty rumors about it, gossip about its most recent fling with popular Hollywood starlets and high-powered politicians, and try to deny that, deep down, we love it. Fact is, as much as we may try to fight it, we respect BOTOX® Cosmetic, if not for its proven efficacy as much as for its palpable staying power in the media and medical worlds (not to mention the faces of millions of people worldwide).

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"Botox" is the trade name for purified botulinum toxin protein. This protein can stop the nerve from activating the muscle by blocking the nerve receptors. Thus relaxing or weakening the specific muscles can erase wrinkles or expression lines caused by contraction of the facial muscles. There are several specific areas on the face and neck that can be treated using "Botox". The commonest areas are: frown lines, worry lines and smile lines.

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Promising Results in Treating Facial Bruising From Injectables

Physicians nationwide report promising results in treating facial bruising from injectable cosmetic treatments by using Pinoxide™, an active ingredient best known for treating under-eye circles. Pinoxide is a proprietary blend of bicyclic monoterpene dials (BMTd) created by bio-pharmaceutical company AGI Dermatics, and formulated in the company's Remergent Microcirculation Therapy product. Pinoxide has been clinically proven to speed blood flow, warm the skin, increase resistance to cold, and reduce dark under-eye symptoms. Additional research suggests Pinoxide may also contribute to promoting firmness and resiliency in the skin. Now, physicians are studying the ingredient's ability to heal bruising.

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