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WRINKLES
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Story by Michelle Adkins Hulse |
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Knowing Botox myths
leading more people to treatments |
ALTERNATIVE USES FOR BOTOX
Here are a few medical conditions Botox can treat or
additional areas where it is being tested for its safety
and effectiveness:
• Eye and neck muscle
spasms
• Excessive sweating of
the underarm, palms of
hands, and
soles of feet
• Reduction or elimination
of headaches and
migraines
• Enlarged prostate
• Bladder spasms |
Cindy Cobb, a nurse
practitioner who administers Botox Cosmetic at Coccolare
medical spa, also reminds patients to consider what they want
to accomplish.
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Despite being
FDA approved for medical use since 1989, people still seem to
have many questions about Botox. Even more problematic are the
misconceptions concerning the drug.
According to Christopher Hubbell, M.D., a board certified
dermatologist and dermasurgeon and founder and medical
director of aJeuné Medical Spa and Acadiana Dermatology, the
increasingly popular Botox Cosmetic, or Botulinum Toxin Type
A, often is assumed to be dangerous because it is a protein
harnessed from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Dr.
Hubbell understands these concerns and had a similar response
when the drug was first introduced. Since learning more about
the drug, he is completely confident in its |
and has been using it in his practice for the last decade.
Botox works by blocking nerves from stimulating muscles so
they relax and no longer contract as readily.
"In cosmetic concerns, one of the reasons people have wrinkles
is that the muscle is folding the skin," Hubbell said. "So, if
you apply the Botox to the muscles that are causing the
unwanted wrinkles, you can smooth out those wrinkles and give
a much more natural, rested, refreshed look and still be
expressive when used judiciously."
While Botox is considered safe when administered correctly,
not all medications are appropriate for every patient, and
those more about the drug, he is completely confident in its
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'As you get older
and start to look
tired, it takes the tiredness away
from you.'
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with
no bruising or discomfort during or after the procedure.
She said the results are better each day, peaking after
about a week.
Groner said the reason she decided to go in was mainly because it
is such a quick and easy process.
"As you get older and start to look tired, it takes that tiredness
away from you," she said. "It really makes you feel better
about yourself, and I recommend it highly to anyone that
is in a position to be able to do that for themselves."
Another concern many have is that Botox injections will make them
look frozen or lose expressiveness. Hubbell said,
typically, the main reason for such problems is use by
untrained or unskilled providers. Hubbell recommends
patients check each provider's credentials, experience and
word of mouth feedback.
"The practical reality is with routine usage it is very, very rare
to have any significant side effects," he said. AH
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ON THE COVER:
Carolyn Groner started getting Botox treatments after
learning the injections were quick and easy. |
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"There are only certain things that it can do," she said.
"We're just softening the look, giving a more youthful
appearance."
While the largest number of patients receiving treatments are
middle-aged women, there are many others who are turning to
Botox for help with their look. Hubbell finds more men now
inquiring about the procedure, many concerned with brow
creases making them appear upset or angry. There also are
those who want to improve their look for professional reasons.
"Studies have been done that have shown that there are |
advantages to looking your best in a competitive workforce,"
Hubbell said.
Cobb adds younger patients, many in their 20s, also are turning to
Botox injections as a preventative measure.
"I have a couple of female athletes, runners, constantly squinting
that were developing a really deep line between the brow," she
said.
Carolyn Groner, manager of Mr. Lester's restaurant and a patient of
Dr. Hubbell, has been pleased with her Botox experience. She
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