Research Paper On Botox

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Botox’s connection to our emotions
Botox has been growingly popular and most of us don’t even think twice when we see someone with an obvious amount of Botox injections. But have we ever considered that Botox could have an effect on our natural emotions? Researchers believe that there is sufficient evidence that Botox injections may affect the way a person reacts to emotional circumstances.
What exactly is Botox?
According to Wikipedia, Botox or Botulinum toxin, is a neurotoxic protein that is produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is used both commercially as a cosmetic aid and is also used as the treatment for sever medical purposes, including, vocal cord dysfunction and chronic migraine, as well as being used for research purposes. The two main commercially used types are, Botulinum toxin type A and Botulinum toxin type B. The FDA requires that a boxed warning be used to inform all users of the risk of botulism. Botulism is a potentially fatal disease caused by an infection related to the Botox. When locally administered, the toxin may move from the injection sight to other areas of your body causing Botulism. This warning from the FDA has been put in place after a number of deaths associated with the injection of Botox. Botox is commercially used as a cosmetic drug to prevent the development of …show more content…

Botox injections are considered relatively safe as long as they are properly administered by an experienced doctor. Botox parties have become a bit of a fad amongst the wealthy and the famous, but are considered to be dangerous and risky. The possible side effects are typically minor, such as headache, pain and swelling at the injection site, bruising, droopy eyelid, crooked smile, and eye dryness. Some more serious side effects that warrant a consultation with your doctor, include: body muscle weakness, trouble breathing, vision problems, trouble speaking or swallowing, and loss of bladder control.
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