Illegal Botox Injection

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Illegal Botox Injection

• Botox also known as botulinumtoxin, was first
  created in 1973 for therapeutic purposes. It is a
  safe, non-invasive treatment with minimal
  downtime and pain. However, as Dr.Torgerson, a
  plastic surgeon from Toronto states, Botox, The
  10 minute treatment is rapid and consists only of
  a few mini injections. Like most cosmetic
  procedures, needs to be administered by a
  certified health care practitioner. Cosmetic
  treatments are available at Dr. Cory Torgerson's

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• The FDA approved Botox injections in 2002 as a
  treatment for cosmetic purposes. Over the last
  decades, it has become the top treatment for fine
  lines and wrinkles. Unfortunately, because it is
  a non-surgical treatment, some people think that
  it does not require a plastic surgeon or a
  certified health care practitioner to perform the
  procedure. However, what most people are not
  aware of, is that, it can become very dangerous
  very fast if not administered properly by a
  plastic surgeon, or if the Botox was imported
  from another country and was not approved by
  Health Canada or the FDA.
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• In November of 2004, the Food and Drug
  Administration (FDA) and the Offices of Criminal
  Investigation (OCI) launched an investigation
  against the illegal uses of Botox. What sparked
  the investigation was that four people were
  temporarily paralyzed after receiving treatment
  in aesthetic spa in Oakland Park Florida they
  were later diagnosed with botulism poisoning.
• OCI and the FDA launched an in-depth
  investigation that led to the conviction of 29
  individuals with the illegal use of Botox.

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How people are misled?

• Firstly, Botox needs to be administered in a
  clean and sterile environment. Not all spas that
  offer Botox at discounted rates undergo or follow
  the same rigorous inspections and guidelines as a
  surgical doctors clinic.
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• Secondly, only Health Canada or FDA approved
  Botox products should be administered. As in the
  case of Oakland Park Florida, patients were
  injected with a lower quality imported Botox.
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• There are many risks associated with illegal
  Botox injections, such as
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• Severe muscle weakness in injected area.
• Headaches.
• Respiratory problem due to weakening of
  muscles.
• Severe flu like symptoms.
• Problem Swallowing.
• Permanent to temporary penalization (botulism
  poisoning)
• Change of voice (dysphonia)
• Trouble speaking (dysarthria)
• Loss of bladder control

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• To get the best results, individuals should
  always consider Botox injections from a trained
  and qualified healthcare professional or a board
  certified plastic surgeon. When meeting with a
  plastic surgeon all risks and outcomes are
  explained in greater detail.

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