Botox is Dangerous, Botox is Toxic, Botox Has Ruined Lives. How Many Will It Take?

Although the % is small the reality is that Botox is a deadly toxin- poison. Why do the Drs. denie this to be true. Why is it that the U.C.S.D & U.C.L.A Drs. are they only med pros. that honor their oath to help mankind. While others lie and try to hide the dangers of botox. Is it $,it seems to be. Each and every day Drs. of all specialized pratices become promoters and injectors of botox. With the #s increasing so rapidly it will only be a matter of time. Will u be their to help?

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Botox is Safe

Hello. If we eliminated all drugs that could hurt or kill us when used incorrectly, a great many would not unavailable. The truth of the matter is that Botox Cosmetic has a better safety record than Aspirin so we are not sure where you are getting your information.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

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Not all toxins are "dangerous". Be educated.

While botulinum toxin is the deadliest naturally occurring toxin, it has had many uses in both cosmetic and medical forays. The toxin is extracted from the bacteria Clostridium. It then gets processed and different grades are made so that medical uses can performed. The concentration that is used is much less than the lethal dose. The many medical benefits are: increased sweating, cervical dystonia, migraine headaches and finally the removal of wrinkles. It is not right to stick to the term... more

Botox is safe

The truth is that many drugs on the market can hurt or kill people, especially when they are used incorrectly. Even "safe" drugs like OTC aspirin, Advil, cough medicine etc. are potentially dangerous. Botox Cosmetic has an extremely safe record when its used by experienced physicians. The problem is that in the world of medicine many people try to find ways to supplement their incomes by doing things they shouldn't, like injecting Botox or fillers when they aren't trained enough or properly.... more

All drugs are poisons, it is just a question of dosage.

Two aspirins cure a headache but a bottle of aspirin can kill you. All medications share this reality which is why society regulates what drugs are available, on what basis, and who can prescribe them. It is the duty of physicians and surgeons to understand these drugs, their indications, potential side effects, and appropriate dosages. Drugs vary in their toxicity. The therapeutic index of a drug is the ratio between a lethal dose and a therapeutic dose. The... more