Is Botox good for you?

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   Ladybird33posted 13 years ago

   Is Botox good for you?

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   emkrobertsposted 13 years ago

   Probably not in its cosmetic form. There are a variety of medical uses for botox that are relatively positive. Botox is used to treat over active bladders, migraines, ypertonic muscle issues that can be debilitating, among other things.

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   UnnamedHaraldposted 13 years ago

   It does have "real" medical value. One use is to deaden nerves that otherwise stop a person from turning their head. At $1200 to $1500 for the medication alone, someone is making a ton of money on it.

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   msorenssonposted 13 years ago

   I would not recommend it, however, as long as one is informed in order to make the decision on their own, it is fine. The Mayo Clinic site has the following references
   
   References
   Botox medication guide. Food and Drug Administration. www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/UCM176360.pdf. Accessed May 3, 2010.
   OnabotulinumtoxinA: Drugdex evaluations. Micromedex Healthcare Series 2.0. http://www.micromedex.com. Accessed May 3, 2010.
   Botox (medical). The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. http://www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/treatment/botox/. Accessed May 2, 2010.
   Carruthers J, et al. Consensus recommendations on the use of botulinum toxin type A in facial aesthetics. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. 2004;114(suppl.):1S.
   Flynn TC. Update on botulinum toxin. Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 2006;25:115.
   Botulinum toxin. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.aad.org/public/publications/ … inum.html. Accessed May 2, 2010.
   FDA approves Botox to treat chronic migraine. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/ … 29782.htm. Accessed Oct. 23, 2010.

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   Author Karin K.Hposted 13 years ago

   I think anything that makes a person feel better about themselves is good. I wouldnt do it myself but at the end of the day life is too short and no one gets out alive so why not look better for yourself if it means your happier living your life...

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   Glamorously Jacobposted 13 years ago

   It's good for those wrinkles. I've had numerous injections with no side effects.

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   shweta25posted 13 years ago

   Anything unnatural sucks big time.When you face the side-effects of Botox which are innumerable,then you will realize.Be happy that god has made you like this,you are really pretty anyways,i dont know why you need Botox:)))

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   Yaduvanshiposted 13 years ago

   What is it and for what purpose you want to use it

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   stlgaragedoorposted 13 years ago

   I can't imagine that they would allow it to be done in a doctor's office if it wasn't safe.  Like any surgery, there are risks involved.  Choose a doctor wisely and do your research.

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    Alpha-Authenticposted 13 years ago

    No! why do i say no? well it's simply because botox is not natural.

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    pearpandasposted 13 years ago

    It is a toxin, so no it is not good for you - but it might not be that bad for you it depends what you want to get out of it.

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    ExoticHippieQueenposted 13 years ago

    Hmmm, never heard of it being good for you, although it certainly might be good for your mind (ego). It is a toxin after all.  But apparently, it does no harm, or at least none that has been documented, except in a few rare cases where it was used in large doses for victims of cerebral palsy. I would love to get it, but I'm scared!

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    sara xiaoposted 13 years ago

    Botox can make your face look thin, But  it is not so good for people. Because there may be toxin leave behind. Natural is good.

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    RGNestleposted 13 years ago

    Botox (Botulism Toxin) is a terrible thing for a person.
    
    Any time someone injects their body with a poison that paralyzes bits of their muscle tissue they are just asking for trouble.
    
    At some point, just as the ancient Egyptians did with their lead-based makeup, our society will learn that poisons are not our friends, no matter how nice they make us look.

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    baumanmrposted 13 years ago

    Do you like having the ability to show emotions? If so, maybe just avoid it. Wrinkles are earned.

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    Lady_Eposted 13 years ago

    The "tox" in Botox means toxin. Yes.... it does clear / stop the wrinkles for a while BUT you have to keep on topping up and in a few years time, it takes its toll on the skin... and people age quicker as they grow older.
    
    You can read: The truth about Botox for more info:
    http://hubpages.com/t/195578

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