Safety Warnings

Botox is a specific formulation of the Botulinum Toxin which is used for cosmetic treatments. However, Botulinum Toxin is a naturally occurring chemical that is used for various purposes. The US Food and Drug Administration has announced in August 2009 revisions to both the prescribing information and the names of botulinum toxin products. Warnings have been placed on all products, including Botox produced by Allergan Inc. However, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, and Opthalmology medical associations (specialties that use Botox) have pointed out that none of the major complications that the FDA is concerned about have ever occured in cosmetic applications of botulinum toxin. System spread of the toxin has been reported only in large dose treatments that would not be applicable to cosmetic treatments. Botox remains a safe and tested treatment that effectively paralyzes muscles and improves facial wrinkles.