The number of cosmetic procedures skyrocketed in the past decade. Dr.Dahabra is the medical director of Beverly Hills Wellness Center & Med Spa. Botox is one of the most requested procedure in his office and throughout the world. In this book, he summarizes everything that you should know before having it done. Being educated on the topic is the key to achieving desired results, so instead of spending hours on the internet researching the topic on different websites ( which many times are not written by health care professionals), this book accurately summarizes all the information you need to have a peace of mind before having your procedure done.

A Practical Guide to Botulinum Toxin Procedures is one of four books in the new Cosmetic Procedures for Primary Care series. This series offers guidance to primary care practitioners who wish to expand their practice to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Whether the physician is just getting started or well versed in aesthetic medicine, this series can be used as a routine quick reference for current aesthetic procedures that can be readily incorporated into office practice. The series will put these cosmetic treatments into the hands of the physician the patient knows and trusts the most, and will bring primary care practitioners increased autonomy, improved patient satisfaction, and added reimbursement. This book provides thoroughly illustrated step-by-step instructions on botulinum toxin injection procedures and advice on managing common issues seen in follow-up visits. Each chapter focuses on a single procedure and reviews all relevant anatomy, including target muscles and their functions and muscles to be avoided. Injection points and the injection Safety Zones are highlighted to help practitioners perform the procedures more effectively and minimize complication risks. Initial chapters cover treatment in the upper third of the face for frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, and crow's feet—procedures suited for practitioners who are getting started with cosmetic botulinum toxin treatments. Subsequent chapters cover more advanced face and neck procedures and treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis.

What is Botox? An invasive procedure or a painless ten minutes in the doctor's office? A risky operation or a sure thing? A one-shot deal or endless visits to the dermatologist? A strange concept or the best thing ever to happen to wrinkles? An estimated two million women and men have enjoyed the results of what The New York Times considers "the most popular cosmetic medical procedure in the country." Recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for cosmetic use , Botox is a nerve-relaxing solution injected in the facial muscles to smoothe fine lines and wrinkles. But before rushing to make an appointment with the dermatologist, people considering the procedure would do well to read this guide. Complete and jargon-free, it includes personal case histories. Set in an easy-to-use, question-and-answer format, Botox addresses everything a prospective consumer should know, such as: ? What is Botox and how does it work? ? Who is a candidate for treatment? ? Where can I find the best doctor? How can I prepare for treatment? ? What are the benefits, risks, and side effects? ? How long does Botox last? How often will I have to get touch-ups ? What are my alternatives to Botox? Because Botox has only recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, there is still much for you to consider before deciding to undergo treatment. So read up, rejuvenate, and meet life with a fresh face.

The safest, easiest, and most natural looking way to erase facial wrinkles, eliminate furrowed brows, and lift sagging necks is with Botox. Gone are the days of time-consuming, expensive, and painful plastic surgery. The miracle drug will take years off your appearance in a lunch hour. No long recuperation needed, with Botox you look great immediately. Age gracefully with the benefits of Botox, and get educated with this book.

You're about to discover the crucial information regarding Botox. Millions of people suffer from aging and throw away their personal and professional success because of it. Most people realize how much of a problem this is, but are unable to change their situation, simply because they don't have the proper information to work with. The truth is, if you are suffering from aging issues and have been interested in botox, this book will provide you with all that you need to know. It gives you an effective strategy as well as the steps that you need to take in order to make it happen. This book goes into the history of botulinum toxin, the science behind it, the pros and cons of getting botox injections, as well as a comparison to other alternatives.

A guide to the increasingly popular cosmetic medical procedure in which the head or neck is injected with a derivative of the botulism toxin in order to counteract the effects of ageing. The author provides a comprehensive guide to the injections, decribes the procedure in detail and also advises on the choice of a practitioner, aftercare, and follow-up treatment.

Introducing botox -- Marketing agelessness -- The turf war over botox -- Becoming the botox user -- Negotiating the botoxed self -- Being in the botoxed body -- Conclusion: the perils of an enhanced society