Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

Dysport Is The Alternative To Botox® That Reduces Wrinkles And Eliminates Crow’S Feet

Frisco, TX – February 23, 2010 – Elite MedSpa (www.TheEliteMedSpa.com) now offers Dysport™. Dr. Calderon has had nothing but rave reviews about this new Botox® alternative. It is similar in its ability to relax your facial muscles, thereby smoothing away frown lines and other wrinkles.

Whenever you laugh, frown, concentrate, or squint your muscles contract causing unwanted creases. Extra lines between your eyes make you look angry, even when you are not angry or worried. Dysportâ„¢ can restore a more youthful appearance and relax the muscles causing an angry expression. This leaves you with a well-rested look.

After injection, it only takes 2 to 4 days to activate and relax your facial muscles allowing your frown lines and other wrinkles to disappear. Dr. Calderon says that results occur sooner and the effects last longer than Botox®.

Benefits of Dysportâ„¢:

• No downtime
• Can be done during lunch
• Quick, safe, and effective treatment for frown lines, worry lines, and squint lines
• Works within a few days

About Dysportâ„¢

Dysportâ„¢was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines in adults younger than 65 years of age. The active ingredient in Dysportâ„¢ is a botulinum toxin type A, which acts at the level of the neuromuscular junction in the targeted muscle. Dysportâ„¢ inhibits release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from peripheral cholinergic nerve endings, which reduces muscular spasm.

About Elite MedSpa

Elite MedSpa has specialized packages for a variety of cosmetic concerns including aging, hyperpigmentation, scars, and unwanted cellulite. The company’s mission is to deliver the most consistently outstanding cosmetic procedure results with minimal discomfort.

To find out more about Dysportâ„¢ or to schedule your free consultation with Dr. Calderon, call 1-214-705-6565 or visit us at www.TheEliteMedSpa.com.

About the Author

Sheila F. Calderon, M.D.,

has been in practice since 1983 and is the first doctor

in Texas to offer Cool Lipoâ„¢ laser technology and the

first doctor in Frisco to offer Isolaz™—

[Acne and pore purification technology].

Is Dysport the New Botox [dermtv.com Epi #54]

BOTOX® and Botulinum Toxin Products to Bear Black Box Warning

The FDA issued a requirement for black box labeling on Allergan, Inc. Botox® and Botox Cosmetic®, Solstice Neruoscience’s Myobloc®, and Ipsen’s Dysport®, the newest formulation of botulinum toxin. Hospitalizations and deaths due to botulism poisoning have been reported, although a WebMD article of April 30, 2009 reports that the “Deaths among adults are suspected but could not be confirmed.†This report also states that no serious side effects have been confirmed due to cosmetic uses of Botox® and Myobloc®.

The key word in the above statements is “confirmed†as there have been a large number of reports filed. The decision to require the black box warning resulted from hospitalizations, including deaths of children with cerebral palsy who received botulinum toxin to treat muscle spasms. While reports indicate that the danger is associated with the higher doses used in therapeutic treatments, other reports suggest that cosmetic uses, especially the off-label uses have resulted in serious adverse reactions.

How bad can it get?

The FDA’s Adverse Event Database (AERS) reports 180 adverse events, of which there were 16 deaths. Many more are posted online from the European Union (EU). As of November 2005 693 cases were reported throughout its 27 member nations of which there were 17 deaths due to aspiration pneumonia.

The most common adverse events result from the toxin spreading from the injection site to distant sites where it has caused incontinence, drooping eyelids, double or blurred vision, difficulty talking, hoarseness, dry mouth, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing,) which leads to aspiration pneumonia due to weakness of the epiglottis and esophageal muscles. Weakened esophageal muscles can’t prevent reflux, and a weakened epiglottis doesn’t close off the airway sufficiently and allows stomach contents, or food or drink to enter the upper airways and lungs, a potentially fatal condition known as aspiration pneumonia.

Approved uses of botulinum toxin

There are two approved uses of botulinum toxin drugs. The first is therapeutic, primarily to treat cervical dystonia (uncontrolled muscle spasms in the neck and shoulder.) The second is cosmetic, to reduce frown lines between the eyebrows, or to treat excessive underarm sweating. Most cosmetic use of Botox® is not FDA approved and is considered off-label. Off-label uses of Botox® include injections in unapproved sites as well as in multiple sites.

According to the FDA, if the drug is used as descried on the label the likelihood of adverse reactions is near zero. Myobloc® is approved only for cervical dystonia. Because of dosage differences and type differences (Botox® is a type A and Myobloc® is a type B toxin) switching from one manufacturer’s formulation to another is a potential risk that can result in an overdose with the toxin spreading to unintended muscles.

The black box warning is accompanied by requirements to inform users in writing that botulinum toxin products have the potential for distant spread at the time of their injection. Manufacturers are to warn doctors and patients about the dangers of overdosing by substituting different botulinum products. Manufacturers are also to follow the outcomes of children and adults who receive their botulinum toxin drugs for involuntary muscle movement, and to submit safety data to the FDA.

About the Author

If you have received treatment from any botulism drug for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes and have experienced any of the above symptoms (even weeks after treatment) please visit the website of Schlichter, Bogard & Denton, experienced pharmaceutical attorneys.

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The Elite AMBT Medical Advisory Board consists of professionals from across a range of specialized fields, including MDs, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, DOs, OMDs, NPs and PAs. The Elite Medical Advisory Board communicates bi-weekly and meets quarterly in order to ensure that each seminar offered by Elite AMBT is able to make use of the latest developments in every field. Elite AMBT is uniquely qualified for its work due to its continuous commitment to sharing only the most accurate and cutting-edge techniques and procedural education.

Elite AMBT offers unparalleled training seminars and private coaching services in every area applicable to aesthetic medicine, providing expert guidance in subjects like sensible weight loss, cosmetic lasers, advanced lipo/meso techniques and botox treatment. Elite’s botox training seminar schedule is second to none, giving plastic surgeons and other aesthetic medical practices every tool they need to properly administer botox treatment and care.

Elite AMBT’s botox training seminar is a two-day course designed to give every participant the knowledge and skills they require to begin implementing botox treatment as part of their medical practice. Participants receive comprehensive information through a hands-on botox training seminar, achieving certification and allowing for immediate implementation of new treatment methods. Elite AMBT provides 8 to 10 hours of hands-on experience over two days of training, fully rounding out a participants’ knowledge with enriching, didactic lectures. Elite’s botox training seminar is recognized by leading botox manufacturers such as Allergan and Medicis, allowing participants to purchase required botox products and begin offering new treatments as soon as they complete the course. Every participant in Elite AMBT’s botox training seminar receives the education and practical experience they require in order to offer confident, cutting-edge treatment for their patients.

The Elite AMBT website provides interested readers with full details on every service available through the business, including full course outlines for Elite’s botox training seminar and more. A regularly updated schedule allows visitors to review upcoming dates in their area and makes picking an appropriate seminar topic convenient. Elite AMBT also offers private coaching and web-based learning opportunities for busy professionals that require expert training based around the demanding needs of their schedules. Elite AMBT works hard to maintain competitive prices across its entire schedule of training opportunities with clients receiving the guarantee of a full refund if they are able to find a superior botox training seminar.

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