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Does Botox Work?

Botox is so frequently found in ads and dermatologist offices, so is this mean Botox really works?

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Botox and Dysport work well for wrinkles on upper 1/2 of face

Both Botox and Dysport are the currently medical-grade botulinum toxins approved by the FDA. These work by blunting transmission of nerve signal to the muscles, thereby relaxing the facial muscles responsible for creating dynamic wrinkles on forehead, between eyebrows, and crows feet. Millions of Americans undergo Botox and Dysport injections every year, which speaks for its efficacy and appeal to those who are concerned about these lines on the face.
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Botox works, one of the most popular drugs ever!

Botox definitely "works". Botox blocks the neuromuscular junction so the muscle can no longer contract under voluntary control. The question is not whether Botox works, but whether it will do what you want it to. Sometimes, blocking muscle activity won't result in the effect that one desires. This isn't a "cookbook" treatment. Sometimes (usually) paralyzing forehead muscles results in a very pleasing result. It can smooth out wrinkles and make one look younger... more
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Botox Works if Used Correctly

Botox is a very effective product for the primary use of treating wrinkles in the face. However, it is not a substitute for a facelift or laser. Moroever, some injectors overly use or promise results in parts other than the face.

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Botox will help!

Botox works on everyone! It is a home run! It works on the wrinkles of the face, especially the glabella, forehead lines, and crow's feet wrinkles around the yes. I also use alot of Botox in the neck area to soften those deep wrinkles as well. When injected properly, Botox is amazing. see video
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Botox works!

I think "Botulim Toxin A" (Botox/Vistabel/Azzalure/Bocouture) really and effectively works. In 3 days time after injection botox will be working and lasts from 5-6 months. It's very usefull in glabella frown lines, forehead frown lines and crow's feet wrinkles. It can be also useful elevating mouth corners and softening platismal bands (neck). These injections must be done by somebody familiar with the anatomy of the muscles of the face and neck. With no... more
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Botox works

Botox is an excellent treatment for reducing the appearance of lines on the face particularly those lines found between the eyebrows, on the forehead and around the eyes (the crows feet). Botox is temporary however in its effects and lasts 3-4 months typically.
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20 years of safety and effectiveness with Botox

Since Botox is prescription product, the FDA would not allow it to be promoted without proof of its effectiveness. Millions of patients have received Botox injections and it is one of the most successful medical products ever made. What it does is relax mucles when injected with precision directly into the muscle. It was first approved for patients with eye muscles out of balance, called strabismus. It also caused relaxation of the muscle that cause crow's feet, and so it was investigated... more
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Botox works

Botox REALY WORKS. Botox purchased directly from the US company realy works. It takes 5 days to start working and lasts from 4-6 months. It works on frown lines, smile lines and forehead lines , elevate the corner of the mouth. These injections must be done by someone very familiar with the anatomy of the small muscles of the face. SEE A BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON.
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Botox

Botox is a great product that really revolutionized treatment of the upper 1/3 of the face and some other areas as well. It can treat forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, "11" lines in the middle of the forehead to name a few.
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BOTOX works for lots of things

BOTOX cosmetic works great for lots of cosmetic problems, including: frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, bunny lines, Crow's feet, dimpled chin, reducing a gummy smile, and raising the corners of a drooping mouth. It blocks the communication between nerve endings and muscles, thus reducing dynamic wrinkles. It also has numerous medical therapeutic uses including hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), migraines, Raynaud disease, urinary incontinence, club foot, blepharospasm and the list... more
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Botox is an excellent product

Botox is an excellent solution for smoothing facial wrinkles around the eyes. In particular it works very well for the forehead, the area between the eyes and the crow's feet -- the wrinkles on the outer edge of each eye that show when smiling. Lots of consumers get confused about how Botox is used and in which areas of the face, but for the areas noted, it is extremely effective at smoothing wrinkles caused by muscle contraction.
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Botox works

The transformation of its company, Allergan, from a small eye product company to the biggest cosmetic company in the wold (also produces Latisse, breast implants, Juvederm etc) - says LOUD and clear - yes - Botox works. It is A GREAT product.  
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Botox works, with limitations

Hello, Botulinum toxin works for some things but it is not good for all. While this may seem like common sense, it is not always heard the way it is meant. Botox will soften some facial lines but will not substitute for a facelift or a facial peel when more than a few wrinkles are the problem.
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Botulinum Toxin A Does work however not the same in all individuals

Yes botulinum Toxin A does work. However, the effects vary tremendously from one individaul to another. Some demonstrate little response "non-responders", Others require lower than average dosess.
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