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FAQ's about Botox and Dysport
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BOTOX Cosmetic and Dysport are the purified form of toxin (botulinum toxin-a) derived from Chlostridium botulinum, the bacterium that is directly associated with botulism. It is used in treating age lines ...
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Yes, Botox is approved by the FDA as a cosmetic and medical treatment. Botox was first approved by the FDA in 1989 as a medical treatment for 2 eye ...
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Botulinum toxin can be used to treat facial wrinkles caused by muscle activity. Most commonly, it is used for the frown lines between the eyebrows, but can also be used ...
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Side effects from botulinum toxin treatments are infrequent and generally mild and temporarily. Treatment side effect can include bruising at the injection site. Some people may have a mild headache after ...
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Botulinum toxin injections should not be used during pregnancy or while breast feeding. It is also contraindicated in persons with certain neuromuscular diseases such as Myasthenia Gravis. Caution is ...