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The Other Side of Botox-Possible Side Effects

Lised below is important information on BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) . This is a followup to the announcement that the FDA has approved BOTOX® for the reduction of crow’s feet.

Indications

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults for a short period of time (temporary). BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into the area around the side of the eyes to improve the look of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines in adults for a short period of time (temporary).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic:

• Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months.

• Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble saying words clearly (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.

The dose of BOTOX® Cosmetic is not the same as, or
comparable  to,  any other botulinum toxin product.

There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect
when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to
treat frown lines or crow’s feet lines.

  • Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported. They include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy or faint.

Do not take BOTOX® Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of
the  ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see Medication Guide for
ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum
toxin product such as Myobloc® (rimabotulinumtoxinB),
Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin®
(incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned
injection site.

Share with your Doctor

  • Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including severe dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and respiratory compromise (difficulty breathing) from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
  • Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including: plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; weakness of forehead muscles, such as trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed (it is not known if BOTOX® Cosmetic passes into breast milk).
  • Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Using BOTOX® Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX® Cosmetic in the past.
  • Especially tell your doctor if you: have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc®, Dysport®, or Xeomin® in the past (be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; or take a sleep medicine.

Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, and dry eyes.

For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with Dr doctor.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic full Product Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.

USE CARE WHEN CHOOSING YOUR THERMAGE PHYSICIAN

Thermage has become so popular in the last few years that many of the trained and certified physicians haven’t been able to keep up with the demand. Here are a few hints on what to look for and what questions to ask when you go see a Thermage physician for your first consultation.

Lisa A. Zdinak, MD is the chief surgeon and medical director of Precision Aesthetics.
Lisa A. Zdinak, MD is the chief surgeon and medical director of Precision Aesthetics.

Thermage, like any other successful medical procedure is going to cost you money and you want to get the best medical treatment and the most qualified people working on your particular problem. Different providers charge different prices, get different views and get differing end results sometimes too. Ask if the certified physician will be examining you prior to the procedure, and if not, who will be?  Will the physician be available during my procedure? Does the doctor perform my procedure? If not, who will be? You want to look at the certificate of training for the one doing the procedure. Will I have to take any medicine prior to my procedure? Many Thermage facilities offer a pain pill or an injection, maybe even some Valium.

Ask about the different machines the physician uses for Thermage treatments. Thermage is always improving its technologies and some physicians may be using devices that are out of date. Talk to the physician and get as much detailed information on the Thermage devices used and the tips. Get a list of prices also, because prices can vary based on many things. It might be wise to talk to a couple of physicians and then decide which way to go.

Thermage Age Reduction NY

Thermage makes Kelly feel younger and beautiful. Thermage as an alternative to surgery.

As we age we lose the elasticity in our skin. Making it sagging and wrinkles begin to form. Once we notice this change in our skin. It is panic time. There is an answer to these aging problems. It is Thermage face.

Thermage will tighten the skin, improve skin texture, and minimizes pore size. Thermage can also be used to lift sagging eyebrows, to raise and sculpt cheekbones, and to redefine the jawline. Now take this and then also have the eye treatments and by the time you walk out of the office, you will feel like a brand new person.

PRP Growth Factors for the Face, Demonstrated tonight NY Channel 11 WPIX 5PM

Precision Aesthetics Medical Director and thermage expert, Dr Lisa Zdinak, will be on Channel 11 NY WPIX at 5 PM demonstrating the latest popular treatment PRP Dermal Blood Fillers on a live model. The segment will show how the blood fillers are prepared and used as both a skin-saving treatment and a custom made dermal filling agent.

This procedure recently generated national attention when Kim Kardashian revealed her use of PRP on her tv show Kourtney & Kim Take Miami! Furthermore, athletes such as Tiger Woods, Alex Rodriguez and Kobe Bryant have reported excellent results with PRP treatment.

For more information on PRP Dermal Blood Fillers visit www.precisionaestheticsmd.com

HAVE A MORE YOUTHFUL SKIN CONDITION WITH GENETISKIN

Exposure to the sun, harsh and cheap soaps, chemicals, pollutants, smoking and other factors help to gradually age our skin. Over time, it looses its elasticity, starts to dry out and wrinkle. The Genetiskin professional line of skin rejuvenating products can now help solve the age old problem. The Genetiskin line is made up of a range of nutraceutical supplements that are vital to the production of youthful, healthy collagen and elastin, as well as critical anti-oxidants that work together to help preserve the natural collagen and elastin in our skin and protect it from further stresses like excessive sun exposure, lack of proper excercise, smoking, etc.

Talk to your dermatologist about the Genetiskin line and see if it can work for you.

Laser Hair Removal

One of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States today is Laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is ranked second among cosmetic procedures behind Botox injections in frequency of procedures performed. When considering the removal of excess hair it is good to understand the different types of hair that grows on our bodies. Hair growth begins beneath the surface of your skin, in a hair root deep inside a hair follicle, which is a small tube within the skin itself.

Hair is made of keratin, a hard protein that’s also found in our fingernails and toenails.
This particular hair removal procedure has become a safe and highly sought after cosmetic procedure and is used by both men and women throughout the United State, Europe and Asia.

Suffering with Cellulite

It’s almost a ‘given’ that almost every woman has worried about getting some degree of cellulite.  Today, there is a percentage of men thinking about the condition in themselves too.It is estimated that 85% of women have the condition on one or more areas of their body.

A new recognized leader in fighting cellulite is Cellulaze. This is new technology that is showing more promise than any other cellulite treatment on the market. In about an hour physicians can treat a large area of cellulite. Isn’t time to consult your local dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon  about this new and amazing treatment for cellulite?  No other minimally invasive anti-cellulite treatment has the extensive clinical data to support it’s positive findings like Cellulaze.

Cellulaze For Cellulite !

The newest and hottest treatment for cellulite is Cellulaze. Cellulaze is different from most treatments that people are aware of. It’s the first and only cellulite treatment that targets the actual structural problems underneath the skin, to give the patient proven, longer-lasting results from just one simple cellulite treatment.

It is FDA approved and administered by trained and certified physicians.
Cellulite affects an estimated 85% of women in the U.S., resulting in the appearance of dimpled, uneven skin on the thighs, buttocks, midsection and elsewhere. The cause is often a combination of factors that are still not completely understood.

The Cellulaze technology reduces cellulite through tissue tightening and by promoting your body’s creation of collagen. Just one treatment can deliver long lasting results.

Men: Take Care of Yourself During This Hot Weather to Prevent Skin Damage

More and more men are having both surgical and non surgical face lift procedures, along with eyelid surgery, male breast reduction and Microdermabrasion. If you are starting to notice fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, neck and other areas, then it’s time to contact your local dermatologist and get a professional opinion on the best treatments available for you condition.  Don’t put it off until the end of summer. While you are enjoying the sunshine start the treatments you need to prevent premature aging to your skin. There are many new, modern problem skin treatments for fine lines, wrinkles, bulging of the tummy, buttocks, and even now great new cellulite miracles are happening.

Get your treatments started so you will be really lookin’ good at the end of summer.