I Would Like to Hear About Safety of Botox from a Doctor Who Does Sell Botox?

Surely there are doctors who have researched Botox and then have chosen to not sell it to their patients. I would like to hear about their experiences of learning about medicines from sources outside the drug manufactures' educational materials which are designed to sell more than inform.

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Botox Safety

Doctors are trained to regard everything with a critical and inquiring eye. Most physicians analyze anything and everything they have in their office, right down to the types of creams they recommend or the sunblock they advise. Botox is no different. As the most popular injectable, it has been studied by thousands of clinical trials, and by the FDA through a rigorous screening process. With so many millions being injected, adverse outcomes are reported when they occur. However, when done by... more

Botox has a very high proven safety track record

Botox, Dysport and now Xeomin, are botulinum toxin A products designed to relax muscles thereby minimizing facial lines. Other uses have been noted. It is an elective cosmetic procedure with rarely reported serious side effects but nothing is risk free. When done conseratively, botox injections done by experienced physicians (it is not a product for sale but a treatment done by doctors) provide great happiness to many patients. If your concern is focused on side effects and the... more

Unbiased information about Botox

The best information on Botox could be found through a medical library that has access to peer-reviewed medical journals. If you want to read what the researchers found when studying Botox, have a research librarian do a literature search for you. It'll get complex pretty quickly if you aren't familiar with biochemistry and advanced biology, but at least you'll be getting the unbiased information you seek. On the other hand, you could just ask a physician you... more

Matheson A. Harris, MD

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Salt Lake City Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Safety of Botox?

There has never been a adverse permanent issue related to the cosmetic use of Botox administered properly, EVER! Quite an impressive track record, all that being said, it is your decision, if you do not trust it do not use it.

Botox is very safe in experienced hands.

However, if you are still not comfortable with BOTOX, don't have it. Treatment is completely elective. You can live without it. End of discussion.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

I Would Like to Hear About Safety of Botox from a Doctor Who Does Sell Botox?

There are by now, millions of people who have safely used Botox to soften lines and wrinkles but nothing, whether it's a medicine, treatment or surgery is without risks. If after reading all the information on Allergan's site about Botox you don't want to have Botox injections for any reason, you shouldn't.

Safety of Botox

Like you stated, Botox is a medication. Handled in the right, professional hands, it is perfectly safe to use. I have used it for over 25 years (before it was even FDA approved) in all actuality and before it was on the cosmetic bandwagon as one of the biggest procedures done in the U.S. So I have a great deal of experience using it, long before it was being sold and pushed to cosmetic doctors. Like most medications, Botox is exceptionally safe, tested, and founded as a great cosmetic... more

Botox is incredibly safe

I believe that Botox is incredibly safe when used properly. I have been using it for over 12 years and use it on myself as well. That is a true test of what doctors think-are they using it themselves and on their friends and family.

I Would Like to Hear About Safety of Botox from a Doctor Who Does Sell Botox?

I would echo my colleagues response as to the safety and predictability of botox in the right hands. Best, Dr. Malouf

Botox safety

I have been using botox on myself and my patients for over 15 years and have had two cases of flu-like symptoms that resolved. Other than that my overall experience has been extremely positive! Hope this helps!