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Bid for Surgery: Botox
Botox®
| Procedure: |
Botox® (Allergan Irvine, CA) is purified
Botulinum Toxin Type A produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Vials of
Botox® also contain human albumin and sodium chloride (salt) without a preservative in a
sterile vacuum-dried form which is reconstituted with sterile saline. |
| Risk Factor: |
There are risks associated with Botox® use,
however complications are usually temporary because of the non-permanent nature of
Botox®. A thorough discussion of the risks and potential complications is an essential
part of the consultative process prior to undergoing any aesthetic surgical procedure
including Botox® treatment. |
| Recovery: |
Botox® is injected directly into the muscle
through a small needle in the physician's office. Patients usually return to work that day
and in most cases could participate in a social engagement that evening. |
| Duration: |
When used for wrinkle reduction the effects of
Botox® are temporary, with muscle function (and the associated wrinkling) usually
returning within four to six months. |
| The Procedure |
The
FDA has approved Botox® for use in treating conditions known as strabismus and
blepharospasm or disorders of the facial nerve in patients aged 12 and above. Botox® is
probably best known for its "off label" use in treating dynamic expression lines
of the face and neck. In most Dr's opinion Botox® is one of the most effective ways to
treat the wrinkles at the base of the nose known as "glabellar frown lines" and
we are pleased to offer Botox® to our patients. Botox® is also used to treat transverse
forehead wrinkles and crows feet. Recently, in another off-label use Botox® has been used
to treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the palms and armpits. |
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| Risk factors, complications, side effects?
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There are risks
associated with Botox® use, however complications are usually temporary because of the
non-permanent nature of Botox®. A thorough discussion of the risks and potential
complications is an essential part of the consultative process prior to undergoing any
aesthetic surgical procedure including Botox® treatment. |
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| How long would recovery take? |
Botox® is injected
directly into the muscle through a small needle in the physician's office. Patients
usually return to work that day and in most cases could participate in a social engagement
that evening. |
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Cost of this procedure varies with region from a low of
$*****
to a high of $*****. This cost includes surgeon's fee,
anesthesia, and facility costs. |
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