IN ENGLAND BRITISH NURSING COUNCIL WARNS NURSES DONT INJECT BOTOX WITHOUT DOCTOR ASSESSMENT HOW BOTOX WRINKLE INJECTION WORKS SIDE EFFECTS

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There is a concern that some nurses in England might be giving Botox treatment injections for wrinkle smoothing without a doctor. The Nursing and Midwifery Council, which regulates nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom, Britain is concerned that nurses in cosmetic surgery clinics which offer wrinkle removal injections are routinely administering Botox treatment by themselves even though the rules state that a qualified practitioner must have seen the patient first before Botox is adminstered. Under guidelines issued by the NMC, all patients wishing to have Botox injections to smooth out facial wrinkles must have been fully assessed by a doctor who knows their medical history. Botox, botulinum toxin, can cause severe allergic reactions and if too high a dosage is given to a patient it will paralyse the muscles.

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Botox is injected into the muscles, reducing muscle contraction for a period of three to six months. The treatment is designed to break the habit of frowning or squinting and so reduce the appearance of the lines and also reduce the development of further facial lines. After Botox treatment it takes 2-3 days for the effects to start to be seen reaching its maximum effect at 7-10 days. The treatment can last from to 3-6 months, on average 4 months.




Injections of Botox wrinkle treatment have become the fastest growing facial cosmetic procedure in the United States and are very popular in Europe as well. Both men and women have been seeking wrinkle treatments.Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A) a nerve blocker, is applied for wrinkles on the forehead and to reduce crow's feet wrinkles near the eyes. Some wrinkles are caused by repeated contraction of muscles in the face.Very deep wrinkles tend to be less susceptible to treatment. Botox is used as as anti-aging treatment to block the nerve impulses for muscle contractions in the face. Celebrities use it and the actress Virgina Madsen has decided to talk about her experiences to help people considering treatments. Botox is also being used to shut down sweat production in the skin.






How does Botox work? What is it? Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox Cosmetic) is a chemical produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin is one of the most potent toxic substances in nature. When used in a medical setting as an injectable form of sterile, purified botulinum toxin, small doses block the release of a chemical called acetylcholine by nerve cells that signal muscle contraction.









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I admire the actress Virgina Madsen who has discussed publicly her use of Botox."Approached by Allergan to work for its campaign called "Keep the Wisdom. Lose the Lines"..."Stressing that Botox and Juvéderm are medicines ,they are prescription medicines" Madsen said, "I think a lot of people have lost sight of that with the growing popularity of these products. I don't think anyone would ever consider having their eyes examined anywhere else but in a doctor's chair. It is very similar."

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Possible Side Effects and Complications from Botox Injections:



Although there is no chance of contracting botulism from Botox injections, there are some risks associated with the procedure. There is a small risk of eyelid drooping (ptosis) and slight puffiness following treatment. The incidence of ptosis is about 5% but always ask your doctor what problems they have had with treatments as this will differ between doctors.

If too much toxin is injected, for example (which has happened in the past) it can cause problems or if it is injected into the wrong facial area. Rarely, according to the drug insert, people have had allergic reactions including anaphylaxis (life threatening allergic reaction). You can read the manufacturer's insert by clicking

Botox Prescribing Information



Aminoglycoside antibiotics and other chemicals that interfere with neuromuscular transmission can interact with Botox. Pregnant women and people with neuromuscular disorders are advised to avoid Botox.

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