Botoxis the brand name for the Botulinum Toxin, a neurotoxin that is usedin very tiny doses in cosmetic treatments to relax the facial musclesand smooth out facial wrinkles and folds in the skin. It has alsobeen successfully used to treat muscle spasms, persistent extremesweating and migraines.
However,Botox is derived from one of most poisonous natural substances in theworld, it is highly dangerous in even small quantities and thoseadministering the toxin must be properly trained and take great carewith it.
Whena highly experienced and qualified professional correctly performs aBotox procedure,it can be an affordable alternative to surgery. However, these days,many other non-medical businesses are offering Botox and this hasincreased the number of cases where Botox goes disastrously wrong. These are just some of the horrendous side effects thatinappropriately injected Botox has caused:
DYSPHASIA: Droopy eyes or mouth, a wilting of the facial muscles around theeyelid or the mouth which give the patient the appearance of a Strokevictim.
DOUBLEVISION: Poorlyadministered injections of Botox near the eyes can threaten the sightand lead to Double Vision or other visual impairments.
FACIALPARALYSIS: Inappropriately administered Botox can lead to the paralysis of thefacial muscles, giving the patient an ugly frozen expression on theirface.
BODYPARALYSIS: In thepast, there have been a number of incorrectly administered treatmentsof Botox that lead to the patient suffering paralysis of their wholebody.
MOUTHAND NECK PROBLEMS: When an injection is incorrectly applied to the neck or lips, it cancause the patient severe problems swallowing, eating and speaking.
SWELLING/BRUISING: Medical staff know how to deal with the natural swelling orpotential bruising around an injection of Botox. Others may not knowhow to best advise the patient on dealing with this and causedistress and anxiety.
WORSE:There are stillunknown risks to receiving Botox injections from non-medicallytrained professionals.
Frighteningly,Botox ?self-injection? kits have become available in the UnitedKingdom via the Internet. An untrained person self-administering thispotentially lethal substance could end up doing irreversible damageto their body. Botox is a prescription-only drug; the dangersinvolved in injecting yourself could lead to untold complicationsincluding complete facial paralysis or even death.
Thereare huge differences between getting Botox injections at the beautytherapist and Botox injections from a properly qualified cosmeticdoctor. The doctor is a highly trained professional, someone whounderstands the correct layout of the muscles of the face, andsomeone who thoroughly understands the risks and how to prepare youfor treatment and advise you on post-procedural issues. Do you trustyour beauty therapist to do this for you? Do you trust them toprovide after-care and professional advice if the treatment goeswrong?
Peoplebelieve that by visiting a local beauty salon for their Botoxinjections,they'll save some money. But is it really worth taking that kindof risk with your health? Visit a properly qualified cosmeticspecialist to ensure the best advice, treatment and after care.
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