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	Botox Cosmetic Surgery Clearwater Collagen Microdermabrasion Restylane Surgeons Tampa St Petersburg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Botox is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinis.
		Botox is injected through a tiny needle into the area to be treated and no anesthetic is necessary.
		Botox injections should be avoided during pregnancy and nursing, and in individuals younger than 18 years of age.
	www.skinspirations-info.com /botox.htm (1144 words)

	BOTOX®
		BOTOX® is a derivative of the deadly botulism toxin.
		BOTOX® mode of action is to block neuromuscular transmission by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine (neurotransmiter).
		BOTOX® is injected using a tiny micro-needle in a very small amount of BOTOX® into the affected area and blocks impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related to expression lines.
	www.sweaty-armpit.com /botox.html (236 words)

	Botox Houston, Botox in Houston Texas, Botox Treatment Houston
		BOTOX® appears to be a safe cosmetic procedure when administered by a well-trained physician to an appropriate candidate.
		BOTOX® is recognized by the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the National Institutes of Health as safe and effective.
		According to Dr. Pearsall, BOTOX® may be the "ideal cosmetic procedure" because it produces "dramatic results, has few side effects and is reversible." For persons who are not candidates for cosmetic surgery or cannot afford it, BOTOX® may provide the solution for their quest for a more youthful appearance without the risks of other procedures.
	www.spa-medical.com /beauty/services/botox.html (1210 words)

	Botox® - Treatment, Risks and Cost Information
		Botox® is a toxin produced by a bacteria called botulinum.
		Botox® is ineffective for fine wrinkles because they are not due to facial expression.
		Botox® is also ineffective for wrinkles around your mouth that are due to sagging cheeks.
	www.infoplasticsurgery.com /facial/wrinkletreatment/botox.html (536 words)

	Botox
		Botox is the trade name for botulinum toxin A. This toxin is one of the neurotoxins produced by C.
		Botox is now commonly used for blepharospasm (involuntary contractions of eye muscles), cervical dystonia (involuntary contractions of neck muscles), and strabismus (crossed eyes).
		The dosage of Botox can be changed to remedy this, but only to a certain extent because of the dangerous side effects and the fact that this is a toxin to the human body.
	gloxyl.myweb.uga.edu /botox.htm (523 words)

	Botox - FCIC
		Botox is used to improve the look of mild to severe frown lines for a short time.
		Botox is injected through the skin into the muscle with a needle.
		Botox was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) over 10 years ago to treat certain diseases of the eye muscle.
	www.pueblo.gsa.gov /cic_text/health/botox/botox.htm (345 words)

	Botox Injections
		Botox is the name for a drug made from botulinum toxin type A. Botulinum toxin is the bacteria responsible for a type of food poisoning called botulism.
		Botox is probably best known for its use as an antiaging treatment because it smoothes wrinkles in the face and neck area.
		Botox is used to treat patients with diseases that cause muscle spasms and tremors, such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy; neurological conditions such as muscle spasms of the neck and shoulders (cervical dystonia), muscle spasms of the eyelid (blepharospasm), and muscle spasms of the face (hemifacial spasm); and hyperhidrosis.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/b/botox.htm (398 words)

	Botox
		Botox is the number-one cosmetic procedure in the United States, with 3.8 million treatments in 2005.
		Botox was introduced in the late 1980s by ophthalmologists for treating optic muscle disorders.
		Botox combats wrinkles that are created when nerve cells within the muscles beneath the skin release a chemical called acetylcholine.
	www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com /injectables-and-fillers/botox.htm (931 words)

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		BOTOX® is indicated for the treatment of cervical dystonia in adults to decrease the severity of abnormal head position and neck pain associated with cervical dystonia.
		BOTOX® is indicated for the treatment of strabismus and blepharospasm associated with dystonia, including benign essential blepharospasm or VII nerve disorders in patients 12 years of age and above.
		BOTOX® is a novel therapeutic agent derived from the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum.
	www.botox-info.com /Research.cfm (1421 words)

	BOTOX® Cosmetic - Injection & Treatment
		BOTOX® Cosmetic diminishes or eliminates the appearance of dynamic wrinkles because it paralyzes the underlying muscle causing the wrinkle.
		BOTOX® Cosmetic is mainly used to treat dynamic wrinkles in the upper third of the face.
		BOTOX® Cosmetic can’t be used if there is an infection at the proposed injection site(s) or in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation (the milk protein Casein).
	www.dermanetwork.org /information/botox.asp (579 words)

	Botox Cosmetic: A Look at Looking Good
		Botox injections are the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in the industry, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
		Botox was first approved in 1989 to treat two eye muscle disorders--uncontrollable blinking (blepharospasm) and misaligned eyes (strabismus).
		Botox Cosmetic, for example, is currently being used by physicians to treat facial wrinkles other than those specified by the FDA.
	www.fda.gov /fdac/features/2002/402_botox.html (1277 words)

	Raleigh Botox for lines, wrinkles and sweating
		With regular BOTOX® treatment, however, such that the frown muscles are never allowed to fully regain their normal ability to contract, the deep furrows may gradually fade completely.
		By choosing for their BOTOX® injection the office of a board-certified plastic surgeon, which is fully integrated with a state-of-the-art medical spa and laser center, our patients avail themselves of the full spectrum of medical and surgical aesthetic technology.
		The 'BOTOX party' that is held outside of a medical setting is a marketing strategy used to promote the treatment and to perhaps make it less intimidating to the general public.
	www.michaellawmd.com /botox.html (1346 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Botox injection for bladder problems
		Botox injections have shown promise as a treatment for a variety of problems with the lower urinary tract.
		In the study, 50 patients were injected with botox into the bladder or urethra.
		Botox acts by binding to the nerve endings of muscles, blocking the release of the chemical that causes the muscle to contract.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/2004811.stm (321 words)

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		Medically Reviewed by Jeffrey Raval, M.D. December is the 17th anniversary of Botoxâs chance discovery; the substance is currently the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure used by plastic surgeons in the U.S. with almost three million uses for 2004.
		According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Botox is approaching three million uses in 2004 and is the number one non-surgical procedure used in the U.S. The substance is also used by plastic surgeons to remove deep smile lines around the mouth, neck band wrinkles and crowâs feet.
		Botox interferes with the nerves responsible for the drenching.
	www.cosmeticsurgery.com /articles/archive/an~95 (1488 words)

	Crutchfield Dermatology
		Botox is a purified protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria.
		When Botox is injected into a muscle, it blocks the nerve impulse from reaching that area, and as a result, the muscle relaxes.
		Patients who are pregnant, nursing, have an allergy to eggs (Botox comes packed in an egg (albumin) protein for stability), have a known allergy to Botox, or have certain neurologic diseases should not be treated.
	www.crutchfielddermatology.com /ps_gd_botox.asp (1049 words)

	Dr. Shaun Parson \| Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery \| Scottsdale Arizona \| Procedures (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum toxin) is a strong neurotoxin produced by bacteria.
		It has been found that when BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the muscles responsible for creating wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes it is very effective in minimizing or eliminating these skin folds.
		BOTOX® Cosmetic injections have been found to be extremely safe alone or in combination with other modalities.
	www.drparson.com /botox.shtml (753 words)

	CURE FOR AXILLARY HYPERHYDROSIS
		This is because botox has not yet been approved by the FDA for the treatment of hyperhydrosis and because of the cost of the toxin itself—it is extremely high.
		The botox should be kept in a freezer until it is used and is “dilated to desired concentration.” Botox is injected into the axillary sweat glands and surrounding muscle like local anesthetics are fed into the body, via a teflon-coated EMG needle (twenty-three gauge to twenty-six gauge) and syringe.
		The botox was injected starting on the edge of the hair-bearing skin and working its way inward in a spiral pattern to the center of the area.
	www.vanderbilt.edu /AnS/psychology/health_psychology/botox.htm (4353 words)

	Botox® (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		BOTOX® Cosmetic is a drug used for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines).
		BOTOX® treatments are successfully used to treat blepharospasm and strabismus, and BOTOX® cosmetic are also proven useful in treating cervical dystonia—these are all conditions that in some way involve spasms, involuntary muscle contractions.
		In using BOTOX® to treat migraines and other severe headaches, there are still some questions—such as what is the optimal dose, and where should BOTOX® be injected to get the best results?Two large studies are under way at headache clinics around the country that may provide those answers.
	www.stamfordeye.com /botox.html (1143 words)

	ACHE Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Botox (botulinum toxin) is a purified protein that belongs to a class of compounds known as neurotoxins.
		The mechanism of action of Botox has been thought to be weakening or paralysis (depending on dose) of muscles by preventing the release of acetylcholine, a signal that the nerves need to cause muscle contraction.
		However, in medical use, the Botox is injected directly into the muscles involved rather than absorbed into the bloodstream, and the doses used are much less than those which cause botulism.
	www.achenet.org /articles/24.php (848 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Botox 'may cause new wrinkles'
		He highlighted the risks of having botox injected between the eyebrows, which is one of the most popular areas for treatment.
		Botox, which is derived from the botulinum toxin A, is injected into the skin and works by temporarily paralysing muscles.
		Botox was licensed for use in cosmetic operations by the US Food and Drugs Administration last year.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/health/2772263.stm (368 words)

	Botox
		Botox and Myoblock are medicines produced by the same bacteria and carefully controlled by the FDA for quality control.
		Botox is a deadly poison in high concentrations; however, there have been no deaths reported after its clinical use of 25 to 100 units of Botox per session.
		Botox prevents the release of acetylcholine at the junction of the nerve with the muscle thereby blocking transmission of nerve signals to the muscle.
	www.nvo.com /astheticsurgery/botox (1119 words)

	Botox
		Botox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
		This development is usually caused by migration of the Botox and for this reason, you shouldn't rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection or lay down for three to four hours.
		Botox is not generally covered by insurance when used for cosmetic purposes.
	www.medicinenet.com /botox_treatment/article.htm (616 words)

	Palo Alto Medical Foundation's Department of Cosmetic Surgery -- Non-Surgical Procedures: Botox Cosmetic
		Botox® Cosmetic is a natural, purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium.
		The effects of Botox Cosmetic are usually confined to the injected region; it does not travel throughout the body.
		BOTOX Cosmetic injected in conjunction with nearby facial surgery has caused unwanted facial weakness in at least one patient.
	www.pamf.org /cosmeticsurgery/nonsurgical/botox.html (266 words)

	Amazon.com: Botox: Books: Ron M. Shelton M.D.,Terry Malloy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		A: Botox is a purified protein, a diluted form of the botulinum toxin, which, in its concentrated form, causes the potentially deadly disease botulism.
		Botox has been FDA approved to treat cervical dystonia, which is a condition involving involuntary contractions or spasms of the neck muscles.
		Botox has also been useful in treating strabismus, a medical condition in which the eyes are misaligned and point in different directions.
	www.amazon.com /Botox-Ron-M-Shelton-M-D/dp/0425189171 (2757 words)

	eMedicine - BOTOX® Injections : Article by Robert A Hauser, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		BOTOX® (botulinum toxin type A) currently is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of blepharospasm and strabismus associated with dystonias, including benign essential blepharospasm or cranial nerve VII disorders in patients aged 12 years or older, and for the treatment of cervical dystonia in adults.
		BOTOX® injections of less than 100 units usually are used for cosmetic purposes and of less than 300-600 units for other purposes, thereby allowing a wide safety margin.
		BOTOX® is a sterile lyophilized form of botulinum toxin type A. It is produced from a culture of the Hall strain of C botulinum and purified by a series of acid precipitations to a crystalline complex containing the toxin and other proteins.
	www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic509.htm (6321 words)

	Who's Using Botox and Why?
		Botox is the brand name of botulinum toxin type A. It's made from a very small dose of the toxin.
		Botox is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles, blocking nerve signals to those muscles and preventing them from contracting.
		Botox is approved for the "temporary improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age," says the web site of Allergan, the company that makes Botox.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/105/107781.htm (319 words)

	Botox Seattle - Sam Naficy, MD - Botox Treatments by Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
		Botox is a purified protein that has the ability to relax muscles into which it is injected.
		Botox is ideal for treatment of dynamic wrinkles of the face and is used to relax those facial muscles whose excessive action causes wrinkling of the skin.
		Botox is not recommended for women who are pregnant or are nursing.
	www.seattleface.com /html/botox.php (1466 words)

	Discovery Health :: Botox: Another Shot at Looking Young
		The toxin that could block nerve impulses to temporarily paralyze certain misfiring eye muscles, it turned out, could also be directed to disable those muscles that form "crow's feet" around the eyes, wrinkle lines on the forehead and frown lines between the eyebrows.
		Ten years after it initially hit the market, botox is one of the most popular cosmetic medical procedure in the United States; almost 800,000 Americans got the injections in 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
		Botox can iron out wrinkles earned over years of facial movements, such as smiling and frowning, concentrating and squinting.
	health.discovery.com /centers/plasticsurgery/face/botox.html (427 words)

	Botulinum Toxin B & A Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Botox® is the brand name of botulinum toxin type A that has been in use since about 1990.
		Medications are often ineffective, but Botox® blocks the nerves to sweat glands, and may relieve some cases of hyperhydrosis.
		Because Myobloc was introduced in January, 2001, nearly all studies that have shown the effectiveness of botulinum toxin have used Botox.
	hometown.aol.com /drgulevich/myhomepage/business.html (870 words)

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