Posts Tagged ‘Cosmetic Market’

Useful Assessment of Botox Procedures in New York

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
Trevor Price recently asked:


In New York, Botox reigns supreme as the most utilized non-surgical cosmetic procedure. The drug is becoming increasingly popular with New York women between the ages of 30 and 45 as both a way to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and also to prevent them.

If you’re thinking about purchasing Botox injections and live in New York, keep reading for a broad overview of the Botox process and procedure.

How does Botox work?

Essentially, Botox is a poison, also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because it’s the same compound that can lead to Botulism. That poison, when delivered by a qualified doctor, is a perfectly safe and a certified anti-wrinkle drug.

Botox works its magic by freezing the muscle. It does this by preventing the muscle from producing a certain chemical it needs to function or move. By freezing muscle contractions, Botox stops certain ****** expressions and reduces the appearance of lines like frown lines, furrowed brow lines or crow’s feet.

Does Botox really deliver on its promise?

Botox was independently tested and approved by the FDA as a proven anti-wrinkle treatment. The drug is used all over the world, and in just six to seven years since it’s inception on the cosmetic market, it has become the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment in North America. Why? Because it works, and over 500,000 New York Botox users can attest to that.

While Botox will work, the drug is not a permanent solution. Most Botox treatments only last between 3 to 5 months. However, after prolonged use, a patient can go as long as 6 months in between their scheduled injections.

What is the Botox injection procedure like?

Botox injections aren’t just given on a walk-in basis. Usually, a doctor requires patients to book an initial introduction and consultation appointment to go over their requirements, possible side effects or the appropriateness of the treatment.

At your actual treatment appointment, the doctor will begin the procedure by marking the injection points on your face with a washable pen. He or she will also apply an antiseptic to the area to prevent infection. Finally, he or she will inject the Botox into the indicated injection points.

Botox injection sessions usually last anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, including preparation and clean-up. For larger areas or first-time patients, expect a longer appointment time.

What happens after my Botox appointment?

After your Botox appointment, you can go back to regular, everyday life. Doctors usually tell you to avoid the sun, laying down or any skin irritants like alpha-hydroxy acids or exfoliants.

How do I find a Botox doctor in New York?

To find a qualified New York Botox doctor, you can visit the drug manufacturer’s website (botoxcosmetic.com). From the homepage, click on “Find a Doctor,” and then search for a certified practitioner in New York. You can also try the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery.org) and searching their national database of board-certified doctors.





Botox – Where Did it All Go Right: the Asprin of the Cosmetic Surgery World!

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Cade Witnish recently asked:


Originally utilised in the seventies for the treatment of patients with various movement disorders, Botox injections (Botunlinum Toxin A) were used in small doses to kill off the nerve cells within the muscles responsible for the offending disorder – reversing the severity of the movement. Dr. Caruthers, a pioneer of this revolutionary treatment, discovered that many of his patients also experienced anti-ageing benefits as a result of their treatment. After further experimentation, Botox Cosmetic Treatments where born.

This discovery of the Botox injection, as an anti-ageing treatment, revolutionised the cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery world. Since then, there have been a number of other comparative treatments – including Collagen injections, developed however Botox injections still remain the most popular treatment due to its non-permanency and cost effectiveness.

The Botox treatment however is not just a pretty face (pardon the pun). Although it has built its reputation through the successful treatment of forehead wrinkles, eye wrinkles and lines in cosmetic surgery for thousands of men and women– it also has many other uses in the cosmetic market. Some of these include injection into the balls of the feet.

Superstars such as Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker are famous for high heels. This ****** comes at a cost. Many women in the UK experience pain in the balls of their feet from prolific wearing of high heels. Botox injections, once every three months, is used to relax the muscles and reduce pain.

Another condition that benefits from Botox injections are headaches and migraines. Much of this pain is caused by muscle spasm and over tight muscles. Botox treatment can stop these from occurring.

Hyperhydrosis. Sounds like an illness that could cause death doesn’t it? The only death it will cause however is from embarrassment. It is when someone has uncontrolled sweating and yep, you guessed it our old friend botox can stop it. Botox injected into the correct sweat glands, can stop this embarrassing affliction - the rise in this treatment is meteoric.

Cade Witnish, M.D. of Harlequin Medical, a Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in London, says ‘Botox injections for hyperhydrosis treatment has increased in the plastic surgery market by 400% in the last year. Botox remains the number one treatment in the cosmetic surgery industry. Botox anti-ageing still remains number one, but other botox treatment such as in cosmetic surgery for men, migraine, high heels (balls of feet) and other botox cosmetic treatments are growing faster.’

So there you have it – not just for anti-ageing (it’s an oldie but a goodie), but for all other cosmetic surgery treatment purposes, Botox is the cure all. It has been a long reign at the top of the plastic surgery world, but I don’t think this anti-ageing super heavyweight is going anywhere soon. Many have tried and failed – it will be interesting to see what product will be the next contender to try and take the place of botox injection as the king of cosmetic surgery jungle.