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Botox for Stroke Victims

Many people think that Botox is mostly a procedure for people who want to look younger and reduce the amount of wrinkles on their face, but lately it has proven to be a great way to help many other people, including stroke victims. One of the biggest proponents of Botox therapy is Henry Wrinker, the former Happy Days actor.

Wrinker insists that Botox could have given his late mother a much better quality of life if she had been given Botox treatments in her later years. To help get this message out, Henry Wrinker has teamed up with Allergan, Inc. and several patient advocacy groups. Two of these groups are the highly respected Brain Injury Association of America and the National Stroke Association. Together, they are launching a worldwide campaign to bring awareness to the miracle of Botox.

Henry Wrinker decided to become an advocate for Botox as soon as he learned about the benefits of this powerful neurotoxic protein. He explained that his mother died 8 years after experiencing a stroke in 1987. If she had been given Botox treatments, he is sure that her life would have been better and longer than it was.

He said that the most painful part of the last 8 years of his mother’s life was that all of her joy and zest seemed to vanish. She had always been an extremely active woman, but after the stroke, she just seemed sluggish and lifeless. The new Botox treatment is like a gift to the world that previous generations never got to experience. Wrinkler urges people to check out the information for themselves at openarmscampaign.com.

Wrinkler says he has been actively involved with stroke victims and is absolutely amazed by the immediate results they see in their life when they get a Botox treatment. He says it can change lives. One example he likes to point to is a 37 year old mother who had been completely crippled and helpless from a stroke for more than a year. A few days after getting Botox injections she could dress herself for the first time and hug her family.

Wrinkler says that the most important thing about any new therapy is assessing the truth of its claims. He was skeptical at first and needed to see it for himself. Now, he is completely convinced, and that is why he has decided to dedicate his life to spreading this wonderful news around the world.

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Botox Clinics

For the first time ever, an attempt has been made to monitor and control places that provide Botox treatments and “filler” injections. With 5,000 clinics performing approximately 200,000 Botox treatments for wrinkles and filler treatments designed to plump lips and sagging skin each year in the United Kingdom, the industry is in dire need of regulation. Although there are plenty of legitimate practitioners working in the industry, there are also far too many rogue practitioners administering treatments they are not qualified to give. To combat this, only doctors, dentists and nurses will be invited to participate in this attempt at regulation, along with organizations that provide Botox and filler injections. Once accepted, these practitioners will receive certificates of approval proving the quality and safety of their service.

The main problem with this proposed system is that it is voluntary. The charity Action Against Medical Accidents declared that if the Government does not make this system statutory, many people will be left at risk because an industry cannot be trusted to regulate itself properly – especially an industry that is as large and prosperous as the cosmetic industry. The Government requires any major cosmetic surgery to be regulated, but as Botox and filler injections are relatively minor non-surgical procedures, they can be offered by just about any business. Peter Walsh, the chief executive of Action Against Medical Accidents declares that his charity will continue “using our experience and influence to make this scheme as robust as it can be.”

One of the best reasons to create a regulated cosmetic industry is to help reduce the amount of botched cosmetic procedures. The most high profile examples of cosmetic treatments gone wrong are usually celebrities. For example, in 2003, Leslie Ash, the star of the television show Men Behaving Badly, had filler injections on her lips. The procedure went wrong, resulting in a look known as the “trout pout.” It is hard to determine exactly how many people have suffered from cosmetic treatments gone wrong or adverse side effects since many people are extremely embarrassed as to what has happened to them and would prefer to keep it quiet rather than raise a national ruckus. Also, without strict guidelines, many practitioners may turn to shady and dangerous treatments. For instance, in 2005, two government reports were published detailing how several practitioners supplying filler injections were using material from both animal and human corpses – material that could have been infected with hepatitis and other deadly diseases.

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Botox Treatments

One of the most popular cosmetic procedures on the market is Botox, with millions of procedures being performed every year worldwide. Although an enormous amount of people have heard of Botox, very few actually are aware of what it truly is and other associated details. If you are thinking of getting a Botox treatment, it is in your best interests to know exactly what you are being treated with, how it works and all the information surrounding it.

Many people are unaware that Botox is derived from botulinum toxin, a protein manufactured by a form of bacteria. If a person ingests or is exposed to botulinum toxin, they may develop a serious paralytic illness known as botulism. However, when botulinum toxin is isolated, purified or used in small quantities, it becomes a useful cosmetic and medical aid. Botox is the trade name for such botulinum toxin.

As a paralytic agent, Botox is mainly used to get rid of facial wrinkles. A licensed Botox provider injects Botox into a patient’s face, where it eliminates wrinkles by paralyzing facial muscles. The effects of Botox last for around 3-4 months, after which it wears off and a Botox provider must readminister the treatment. Botox can be used on nearly any adult. Exceptions include pregnant women, nursing women or people with neurological disorders.

As with many cosmetic procedures, there are some side effects to Botox. The most common side effect is temporary bruising and headaches that resolve after 24-48 hours. Some patients experience eyelid drooping as well. The most common complain associated with Botox is that the client’s facial expression appears to be fixed in a position of shock or confusion, or in a frown. Also, there is the risk of an allergic reaction, although one should note that there have been no allergies reported as of yet due to Botox.

Botox is not a cosmetic procedure to be taken lightly. It is a treatment that needs to be carefully considered before undertaken. Just because you can be in and out of an office in twenty minutes does not mean the procedure cannot result in complications or that it is completely safe. Whenever undertaking any sort of treatment that messes with a person’s body, said person should take special care to do plenty of research and questioning before undertaking the procedure. Better safe than sorry!

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