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 Botox
The popularity of botox injections, to iron out wrinkles on the forehead and around the lips, is rocketing to new heights. Here's a wealth of information to help you decide if botox is for you... or the birds.
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01. Botox basics
It’s become the short-hand term for non-surgical anti-ageing interventions. Just what is this toxin, Botox, that so many are turning to?
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02. Considering Botox?
Botox is made from a weakened form of the same botulinum bacteria that causes botulism, and can cause problems if administered incorrectly. Here's what you should know.
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03. Botox for the birds?
Researchers have found a new job for Botox, the famous facial wrinkle remover: They've used it to paralyse the vocal cords of songbirds as part of an unusual study on how neurons are born.
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04. Men need more Botox
While more men are seeking Botox treatment to remove signs of facial ageing, a new study shows they need a much higher dose than women do.
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05. Amazing Botox graphic
This graphic explains exactly how Botox injections work.
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06. Paralysing vanity
Women who use Botox anti-wrinkle treatment have been warned by a leading medical journal that the treatment could lead to paralysis.
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07. Botox silences voice disorder
Botox injections help restore the voices of people with spasmodic dysphonia, a voice disorder caused by vocal cord muscle spasms, according to a University of Michigan study.
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08. Botox to treat strokes
Banishing the furrowed brow is not the only use for Botox. Its manufacturer is seeking approval to use Botox to reduce spasticity in patients suffering from stroke.
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09. Unexpected uses for Botox
Among new potential applications for Botox are writer’s cramp, beating the blues, urination problems among older men, and excessive sweating.
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10. Botox minimises scarring
In a possible breakthrough for plastic surgery, Botox has been found to help minimise scarring as facial wounds heal.
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11. Botox relief for headaches
The wonder-injection that prevents wrinkles may also bring relief for migraine sufferers
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12. Botox and cerebral palsy
Partly paralysing dominant muscles gives physical therapists a window to work in for child sufferers.
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13. Botox and strokes
One of the most long-standing uses of Botox has still not received the official stamp of approval.
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14. A-Z of Botox
What is Botox? How does it work? How long will it last? Is Botox the solution to your problem? This is your complete A-Z guide to botox.
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