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Botox - from Medical Procedure to Household Word

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* Botox Cosmetic and Vistabel are available for cosmetic treatment.
===How botox procedure is performed===* Botox procedure usually takes 5-15 minutes and there is no need for any anesthesia.* The procedure is not entirely painless and the small needle does sting. Some physicians may numb the area with a topical anesthetic prior to the injection.* Before the injections, all the sites are premarked and cleaned with an antiseptic solution.* The Botox is then injected.* It generally takes three to seven days to take full effect and it is best to avoid alcohol at least one week prior to treatment.* Aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications should be stopped two weeks before treatment as well in order to reduce bruising.* Once the procedure is performed it results last for 3 anywhere from 2 to 6 5 months.  ===Botox Is commonly used to treat=== * Forehead lines* Crow's feet (lines around the eye)* Frown lines ===Side effects of botox=== Botox is not without side effects. However, the side effects are minor and resolve rapidly. The most common side effects include: * Mild nausea * Flu like symptoms * Headache * Redness * Pain at injection site  No severe side effects have been reported, but the dermatologist or medical practitioner administering botox injection should be experienced.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botulinum_toxin Source: wikipedia]
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