Safety Of Botox As Addressed By The American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
On January 23rd, Public Citizen, a consumer group, filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) requesting labeling changes for botulinum toxins marketed in the United States.
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures in Southern California, especially Los Angeles and San Diego Botox has been in use for decades for a variety of different reasons. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery of the face and body, emphasizes that Botox has been approved by the FDA as a Biologic Drug and, as with any medical treatment, patients should be fully informed as to the approved and off-label uses of the drug, as well as the benefits and risks of the procedure.
Since its FDA-approval for multiple neurological uses in 1989, Botox has been used millions of times. Widely tested over two decades, Botox has an excellent safety record. Originally used to control muscle spasms in patients with Parkinson's and other neurological diseases, on April 15, 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Botox for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines on the forehead. Other cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin continue to be off-label - that is, used at the physician's discretion with patient informed consent. For example, Botox has recently been used for excessive sweating, migraine headaches, and in place of more invasive cosmetic procedures like San Diego eyelid surgery or facelift.
The ASAPS reminds San Diego cosmetic surgery patients that all procedures have the potential for adverse events and complications associated with them. It is important for physicians to have a proper medical history of patients prior to them receiving any treatment. Patients should be fully informed and educated about risks and benefits.
Another popular procedure for reducing wrinkles and reversing other signs of aging like age spots, melasma, and even acne scars, is the San Diego Fraxel CO2 skin resurfacing. This procedure is quick and relatively painless, using very precise and effective lasers which target microscopic treatment zones, eliminating the damaged skin and stimulating natural collagen production. Often laser treatments are one part of a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation. Laser procedures are often done in conjunction with another cosmetic operation, such as a San Diego neck lift, facelift or eyelid surgery. Skin care maintenance can also be prescribed to compliment the laser procedure.
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures in Southern California, especially Los Angeles and San Diego Botox has been in use for decades for a variety of different reasons. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery of the face and body, emphasizes that Botox has been approved by the FDA as a Biologic Drug and, as with any medical treatment, patients should be fully informed as to the approved and off-label uses of the drug, as well as the benefits and risks of the procedure.
Since its FDA-approval for multiple neurological uses in 1989, Botox has been used millions of times. Widely tested over two decades, Botox has an excellent safety record. Originally used to control muscle spasms in patients with Parkinson's and other neurological diseases, on April 15, 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Botox for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines on the forehead. Other cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin continue to be off-label - that is, used at the physician's discretion with patient informed consent. For example, Botox has recently been used for excessive sweating, migraine headaches, and in place of more invasive cosmetic procedures like San Diego eyelid surgery or facelift.
The ASAPS reminds San Diego cosmetic surgery patients that all procedures have the potential for adverse events and complications associated with them. It is important for physicians to have a proper medical history of patients prior to them receiving any treatment. Patients should be fully informed and educated about risks and benefits.
Another popular procedure for reducing wrinkles and reversing other signs of aging like age spots, melasma, and even acne scars, is the San Diego Fraxel CO2 skin resurfacing. This procedure is quick and relatively painless, using very precise and effective lasers which target microscopic treatment zones, eliminating the damaged skin and stimulating natural collagen production. Often laser treatments are one part of a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation. Laser procedures are often done in conjunction with another cosmetic operation, such as a San Diego neck lift, facelift or eyelid surgery. Skin care maintenance can also be prescribed to compliment the laser procedure.
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