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BOTOX(R) (Botulinum Toxin Type A) completes 15 Years
Dec 27, 2004, 23:15, Reviewed by: Dr.
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By Nikhil, Journals Correspondent,
Doctor Michael Kane, a leading New York plastic surgeon, explains:
DOCTOR MICHAEL KANE SAYS:
"Over the last 15 years, BOTOX(R) has been used to treat millions of patients worldwide who suffer from a variety of medical conditions. The same product was approved as BOTOX(R) Cosmetic in 2002 for the temporary treatment of frown lines between the brows. Today, BOTOX(R) Cosmetic is one of the most popular, physician-administered aesthetic prescription procedures."
VOICE OVER: For more information about BOTOX(R) or BOTOX(R) Cosmetic visit http://www.botox.com and http://www.botoxcosmetic.com .
AUDIO PROVIDED BY: Allergan, Inc.
Important Safety Information About BOTOX(R) and BOTOX(R) Cosmetic BOTOX(R) and BOTOX(R) Cosmetic should only be administered by a trained and qualified physician. BOTOX(R) and BOTOX(R) Cosmetic treatments are contraindicated in the presence of infection at the proposed injection sites and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation. Serious and/or immediate hypersensitivity reactions have been rarely reported. Individuals with peripheral motor neuropathic diseases (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or motor neuropathy) or neuromuscular junctional disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome) should only receive BOTOX(R) or BOTOX(R) Cosmetic with caution. Patients with neuromuscular disorders may be at increased risk of clinically significant systemic effects including severe dysphagia and respiratory compromise from typical doses of BOTOX(R) or BOTOX(R) Cosmetic. The most common side effects with Botox Cosmetic include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop and nausea.
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