Botox - Everything You Want To Know About Botox

Posted on March 4, 2008

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Botox otherwise known as Botulinum Toxin is one of the most toxic substances in the world. Although it is considered to be poison, in minute doses, it is very useful in cosmetic treatment of the face. The toxins is a neurotoxin protein, that is it causes paralysis to the facial muscles therefore reduces the effect of wrinkles to the face.

The poison was originally discovered by a German physican Justinus Kerner, between 1817 and 1822. He extracted the toxin from badly handled or ill-prepared meat products. Until lately, researcher’s hadn’t found any practical use of the toxins.

In the 1950’s, researchers experimented decreasing muscle activity with tiny quantities of Botox. The results were spectacular, the muscles was unable to contract for about four to six months.

In 1989, the FDA approved the drug to be used in treating strabismus (uncontrollable blinking). Then in 2002, the FDA approved the drug for cosmetic use. After the approval of it’s use for cosmetic treatment, there was an explosion of interest all around the world. It became so popular that some affluent people begin to have ‘Botox parties’ so they could look younger.

Although Botox is popular, it is a poison with serious side effects. In America, between 1989 and 2003, there were 28 deaths caused directly by Botox. There are two main side effects with it’s use. The first side effect is that it may cause the paralysis of the wrong muscle group. In particular, if the toxins reaches the diaphragm, the person may not breathe properly because it cannot pump air in/out of the lungs. In addition, if there is too much toxin applied to the cheeks and masseter muscles, the person will lose function of his jaw muscles and therefore is unable to chew solid foods. The positive thing about this is that it will wear off after six weeks.

The other side effects is an allergic reaction to the toxin. Although it is very rare, it may cause death or the person place in hospital for weeks.

Apart from cosmetic use, Botox has many other practical uses such as treating migraines, disorders of the nervous system, jaw syndromes and many others.

To learn more about other cosmetic treatment and the cost of cosmetic surgery, visit http://freefaceliftsecrets.com/faceliftcost.html a popular facelift website.

Article Author :Tu_Tran


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