In my opinion, botox is a harmful chemical advertised to make adults look better. The scientific name for Botox has the word, “toxin,” in it. Botox is also overpriced, according to Google, an average cost is anywhere from nine to twenty dollars per unit. Botox could worsen your look instead of improving it. Botox can lead to allergic reactions or a fatal illness. Although Botox can be dangerous, many people use Botox and it does get rid of facial lines and wrinkles. Before reading about the dangers of Botox, I think it would be best if you learn about what Botox is. Botulinum toxin (BTX), better known as Botox, is a neurotoxic protein that is produced by bacterium Clostridium botulinum and a related species. The toxin is used in medicine, …show more content…
Most people associate the word, “toxin,” with the word, “toxic.” The first word that comes to mind when I hear the word, “toxic,” is “dangerous.” In fact, the definition of toxic is, relating or caused by poison and very bad, unpleasant, or harmful. The definition of the word toxin is, "An antigenic poison or venom of plant or animal origin, especially one produced by or derived from microorganisms and causing disease when present at low concentration in the body." Therefor Botox is a toxin because it does cause a …show more content…
I know what you’re thinking, nine to twenty dollars is not a lot unless you consider a number of units you would need to get to actually make a difference. If you’re thinking that one unit of Botox will do the trick, let me tell you, you’re wrong. An average person needs about twenty units to treat horizontal forehead lines, two to ten lines to treat crow's feet, and twenty-five units to treat the glabella. If you get all three of treatments, you would be spending an estimated 43,500 dollars each time you get Botox. Botox only lasts about three to four months and if you plan on getting every three to four months. On average per year, you would be spending about 130,500 dollars per year. Do you think you should get Botox now? Third, Botox is supposed to help the way you look, but sometimes it can make you look worse. If you get too much Botox it can lead to droopiness, lopiness in the face, or worse. Dr. Misbah Khan says that even in the best of hands to much Botox injection in one area can cause droopiness. “Overuse of Botox can cause the muscles to become so weak that they can't support the flesh,” says Dr. Khan. You should consider all of the risks before you get
On the other hand, cosmetic Botox treatments are elective procedures and hence not covered by insurance plans. Even if this is the case, it is worth contacting your insurance policy provider for confirmation. Allergan, who are the makers of Botox offer reimbursement options to their esteemed
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Introduction: This report is to discuss an experiment to assess the sensory and motor functions of the facial nerve in humans. The facial nerve is one of twelve cranial nerves that innervates the head and neck. These nerves serve a variety of functions, both sensory and motor, and are responsible for moving the muscles in the face, head and neck, and receiving information the brain can interpret into all five sense. Appendix A outlines each cranial nerve, it’s sensory and/or motor function, and the foramen in the bones of the skull it passes through.
Simpson LL. Identification of the characteristics that underlie botulinum toxin potency: implications for designing novel drugs. Biochimie 2000:82: 943-953.
Ever since ancient times , poisons have been used for many purposes across the extent of human existence. Throughout its history , poisons/venoms were first used by ancient tribes & civilizations as a hunting tool to ensure a quick death of their prey. As the years progress , venoms were commonly used in fictional films , initially starting out in the United States. Venoms are poisonous substances that come from venomous creatures such as snakes & spiders. Most of the times, when venoms/poisons are used in movies , it is categorized as Sci - Fi. The reason being is because usually the toxins being used are fictional and whom the toxin used by , the toxin turns them (character) into a supernatural character with supernatural abilities. If this is not the case , then the toxin does what it’s suppose to do , which is to poison the victim and kills he/she.
Reader! It has come to my attention that the human world has been thrown into major conflicts surrounding the ethics of restoring the function of the face, using microsurgery, to those with severe disfigurements (Lamparello). This revolution of the science that led to my creation has almost rendered me speechless! No longer will patients feel hideous in their own skin because of unforeseen circumstances. Oh, how it is a horrid life to live, to be unaccepted by your fellow man, no matter how much YOU try and assimilate! Facial reconstruction is an innovative process that can improve the self-confidence of those whom were born naturally disfigured or were disfigured later in their lifetime. Face transplantation implores my interest simply because of how close it pounds at my wretched heart. When I escaped to a land far from the accursed laboratory I was “born” in, I found documents belonging to my creator that detailed his disgusted thoughts during my creation and final “birth”. It was exceptionally difficult to study his horror-stricken account of my hideous appearance (Shelley 34). When he’d lain his eyes on his obsession for the first time, he promptly disregarded his previous claims of my
So, what is Botox? Botox is the market name for type A botulinum toxin which is a purified form of the toxin produced by the bacteria, clostridium botulinum. This bacteria is commonly associated with food poisoning and is lethal in large doses. The botulism toxin could paralyze vital muscles needed for breathing. Although related to botulism food poisoning, the amounts of Botox given are so minimal and localized, that the toxin will not spread to any other muscles in the body, thus making it a safe and harmless procedure. When used cosmetically, tiny amo...
One of the leading reasons as to why cosmetic surgery should be banned is because of some serious, and neglected, risks that patients may encounter when put under the knife. To be more precise, a procedure that one may see to be harmless and basic may carry out just as many negative affects as a serious one. In “Clinical Risk,” Mercer (2009) states, "All cosmetic treatments are medical interventions, and every medical intervention has a complication and failure rate”. The paraffin being injected in the faces of people who get Botox done, for instance, may overtime spread into unwanted places that would cause the sagging of the face, contrary to the whole purpose of this procedure. Sometimes the negative effects are not seen immediately, but over the course of life become more apparent. When one has a more serious surgery the risks obviously boost drastically. A vast amount of blood loss is also a major threat in such operations. One may simply die of excessive bleeding even after the surgery is done, meaning that you are not only in danger when under the knife, but even when you are finished from the procedure (whether it be a success or not). Moreover, statistics prove that most people that even though a high number of people get surgery done, a higher percentage get a second one of those same surgical operations done later on due to not being satisfied with the results the first time around. It is this factor that aids and results in the unhealthy obsession.
While Botox is incredibly safe in the hands of skilled physician, it is still part of the cosmetic surgery world and, as such, should be treated with the same respect as you would give any other life-altering procedure. Botox is not something that you want done at a "party" or other special event, you want to use the same set of skills to choose a Botox provider as you would for Fraxel laser treatments, breast augmentation, liposuction, or a tummy tuck. Choosing a plastic or cosmetic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) ensures that you receive the finest care from a physician who has years of training and experience in surgery, reconstruction, and cosmetic procedures. In fact, an ABPS certified physician must have a minimum of five years of progressive clinical surgery experience and be able to qualify for American Board of Surgery certification before they even begin their plastic surgery residency. These doctors must keep current on all of the latest technologies through continuing medical education and training, and they follow a very strict code of
Cosmetic surgery is becoming a trend world-wide today because humans can never be fully satisfied in terms of looks; however, this type of surgery has many serious perils rather than some benefits that we already know.
Cosmetic Surgery is a great discovery that has been around for many centuries. “The history of plastic surgery origins in the early 800 B.C. when surgeons in India restored noses to persons who had them taken off as a form of punishment.” (History of Cosmetic Surgery, 2008) Many people have used over the years cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to enhance their physical appearance weather it be for health problems associated with birth defect or problems that they have developed over the years or to even alter physical appearances for instance nose jobs and tummy tucks. There are numerous types of cosmetic surgery that can be done today in the United States, over the year’s surgeons techniques have improved dramatically. There are a number of pro’s and con’s that go along with cosmetic surgery, such as the amount of recovery time and the initial cost of surgery. Statistics also show that cosmetic surgery has grown so rapidly over the years it is phenomenal people who receive cosmetic surgery goes up by the millions every year. While there can be many related health risks due to cosmetic sugary, many times cosmetic surgery is necessary and its is made more affordable than thought to be.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not liked what you saw? Haven’t we all? How about this, have you ever looked in the mirror and considered spending thousands of dollars to change what you see? Nope, me neither, but unfortunately thousands of people everyday do. Whether it’s a new nose, bigger breasts, an uplifted face, or any other cosmetic surgery, everyday someone is going under the knife to feel better about themselves. Now you may think, well that’s fine if they’re happy that way. However, it is most likely that after a surgery they will be more upset with what they see. There are many risks ignored by patients having cosmetic surgery
The world of cosmetic surgery is one of the largest and fastest growing industries worldwide, bringing in billions of dollars each year with cosmetic procedures that both men and women are having, in order to improve their looks, self esteem, and fulfilling societies norms and values. Cosmetic surgery has been accepted in certain cultures, this is a way of expressing who the person is. In my opinion cosmetic surgery is a good thing for individuals to pursue. As cosmetic surgery improves mental and physical well being, cosmetic surgeries through media, as cometic surgeries are improving health related issues, and creating opportunities for people.
In 2007 alone, Americans spent $13 billion on 11.7 million cosmetic procedures. This is a fact that, to me is astounding. In such a world of debt and loss of jobs this industry has flourished with out even a hint of slowing down, for some this has become and addiction. Many major television networks have covered the dramatic growth and addiction of the procedure, which such shows as “MTV’s True life I’m getting unusual plastic surgery” or “True life I hate my plastic surgery” as well as “botched” and “My strange addiction”. Now the shows show different spectrums of this billion-dollar industry. For example on an episode of My strange addiction on addict has had 125 different procedures to look like the Ken doll which has cost him up to nearly $160,000. On botched this show centers on procedures that have gone wrong. In once instance the show features a woman named Alicia that has had a breast augmentation that has gone completely wrong from the position of the implants to the location under the skin where they were put
Plastic surgery has some positives though other than just a confidence boost. It helps people born with birth defects to lead a normal life. It also helps to restore accident victims to how they looked before the accident took place. Botox has multiple uses besides taking away those unwanted wrinkles. It helps to cure severe migraine headaches, excessive sweating, urinary incontinence, muscle spasms, tennis elbow, Bell’s palsy, squint, eye twitching and essential tremor (WebMD). Isn’t it amazing how something that is usually used for someone to enhance their beauty