Cosmetics

wHAT IS BOTOX?

• A gel made from intestinal tracts from mammals & fish
• Cells die from intestinal tracts which make neurotoxin
• Once the cell dies, Botulism is created which is better known as Botox

How does botox work?

• Botulism is injected by needle into muscle of choice.
• Minutes later the Botulism "freezes" muscles from contracting.
• This freezing prevents formation of new lines.
• Can soften existing lines/wrinkles.
• Neurotoxins (Botulism) allow cells to communicate to freeze muscles

WHy do people Inject botox?

• To eliminate "Crow's feet"
• Uplift Saggy Skin
• Tighten Cheek Muscles
• Increase Lip Size

Advantages to Botox

• Getting the perfect body part you want
• It's simple & quick

Disadvantages to Botox

• Side effects to Botox is critical
• The surgery can go wrong, and lead to deadly diseases
• May not get the effect you are hoping for
• Frozen muscles for extended period of time (not allowing facial expression)
• (side effects - double vision, blurred eyesight, itchy and irritation)

studies have proven...

• Botox also helps people who suffer from migraines
• Muscles relaxed from injection cause less nerve cells in head

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• Susan Kreimer.Medical Economics. 91.2 (Jan. 25, 2014) p61.
• Clinical Psychiatry News. 39.12 (Dec. 2011): p28
• Women's Health Advisor. 17.5 (May 2013) p8. Word Count: 239.                            
• OB GYN News. 34.21 (Nov. 1, 1999): Mike Bykowski

Picture Sources:

• http://www.consultdrminas.com/index.php?cnt=3&sub=20&btx=4