Botox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum . . This toxin(in large amount) is probably associated with food poisioning and botulism. THe same toxin(in small and diluted amount)can be directly injected into specific muscles causing controlled weakening of the muscles
FDA approved such usage in the late 1980 upon the discovery that Botox could stop blepharospasm(uncontrolled blinking) and strabismus(lazy eye). Cosmetic physicians have been using Botox for years to successfully treated wrinkles and facial creases. In 2002, Botox get approval for treatment of moderate-to-severe frown line between the eyebrows(glabellar line). However, Botox is often used for other areas of the face as well.
Package Prices: Consult your Surgeon
The Package Includes:
- Initial Consultation
- Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies necessary for the procedure
- Medications : All medications for the procedure
- Doctor Fees : Surgeon
- Follow up after the treatment
The Package Excludes:
- Air ticket
- Hotel cost
- Transportation cost
- Special Investigations or medications which require for diagnosing or treating your medical condition(s) or underlying disease(s)
- Other charges not related to the procedures
- Charges for other procedure or other plastic surgery
Notice:
- The package is applicable for elective, uncomplicated patients. Patients with the following conditions are considered to be complex or high risk cases and will not qualify for the package: Bleeding Disorders Patients with underlying severe medical problems such as HIV and uncontrolled diabetes
- Effective date Jan 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010
Please note that this information should be used only as a guide to your treatment. All specifics will be discussed with your physician at your consultation.
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