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Understanding the Risks and Limitations of Collagen and Botox Injections

Author: Michelle Beck Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 16-01-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 6 | Rating:  (50) Article Popularity - Green (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Collagen and Botox injections have become immensely popular in recent months and years, but most people treat them as completely safe. They do not take them seriously, and they think there is no danger. However, it is important to understand that there are both risks and limitations with Botox and collagen. These are materials that are injected under the skin, and anytime this takes place there is a chance of an allergic reaction. Most allergies are minor, but some are not, and allergies can even be life threatening. Due to the chance of allergies and other complications, and because results are not always what people think they should be, an understanding of the risks and the limitations of both Botox and collagen is very important.

Botox Injections

Botox is actually a poison. It is a type of botulism toxin, but it is in a very low concentration. By being ‘watered down’ to the degree that it is, it does not harm the patient, but instead causes only a mild paralysis of the facial muscles. The Botox smoothes out lines and wrinkles, and keeps people from ‘wrinkling their foreheads’ when they get upset or frustrated. Essentially, it gives the appearance of a facelift, but not to the same extent. People must be careful with Botox, however. Since it is a toxin, getting too much of it can make a person very sick, and in rare cases, people have died.

In the hands of a qualified individual, however, receiving Botox injections has very little risk. Most of the danger comes from ‘Botox parties’ where a person is not licensed to administer Botox and really has no idea what he or she is doing. When these kinds of things take place, it is not surprising that people get injured. Botox lasts for several months when properly administered, but then it must be re-injected periodically to keep the same look that the person has and to keep the wrinkles from coming back.

Collagen Injections

Collagen is most commonly used in lips, to give people with thin lips the fully, poutier look that many people find very sexy. When injected properly, it is very safe. It lasts a few months, and then must be re-injected, much like Botox, to keep the same look. In addition to being used in the lips, collagen can be injected in other places in order to give a fuller appearance to cheeks or other areas. Most collagen is safe, provided it is medical-grade and has been processed correctly. There have been cases of people simply getting a hold of collagen that was not for medical purposes and injecting it, with very tragic results. Even medical grade collagen can cause problems in some people -- but this is relatively rare. Allergic reactions to it can occur, and collagen occasionally collects in specific areas or fails to spread out well, which can cause lumps and indentations that are unsightly.

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Thus, if you’re not having a cosmetic face lift surgery or any face lift surgery, but you have decided on a procedure that involves either collagen or Botox, you should be well informed about what the risks are and also about what the injections can do in terms of appearance. In addition, it is important to make sure that a qualified individual perform this non-surgical face lift, and that he or she administers the injections to minimize the chances of problems from incorrect procedures or dosages.

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