Botox Injections Botulinum toxin, also known as “Botox,” is a type of toxin injection used in modern medicine to reduce wrinkles and restore the aging face and body. There are two main types types: A and type B, which are used for treating disorders in the medical field which are available in various brands of botulinum injections including Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport. Skorin, (2004). Since 1989 the FDA approved botulinum injections for the treatment of facial wrinkles (as cited in Harvard Women’s
Insurance The question on whether Botox costs are covered by insurance depends entirely on the reason and the treatment area. Majority of the insurance plans available cover medically connected Botox treatment like hyperhidrosis, migraines and blepharospasm. 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
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overactive muscles that cause strabismus; this allowed other eye muscles to operate normally. In 1989, the FDA approved the medical use of botox in the treatment of many muscle disorders, such as lazy eye, strabismus, uncontrolled blinking or blepharospasm. Within a few hours to a... ... middle of paper ... ...dem,?A party may not be the best setting for Botox injections? (2003), March 01, 2004, <http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=\TANQUERAYM_ContentItem&mstr=/M_ContentItem/ZZZ1EHS9O0D