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Botulinum toxin is a medication used by clinicians since the late 1970s to manage and treat certain medical conditions and for cosmetic purposes. The administration of botulinum toxin is indicated in adult patients for the temporary appearance improvement in moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and the forehead.

Facial occur secondary to contracture of the facial muscles beneath the skin. Overtime, these repetitive contractions can cause a change in the dermis (skin layer) of the skin which results in pleating or folding of the skin. Botulinum toxin for cosmetic purposes, block neurotransmission resulting in facial muscle relaxation which improves the pleating and folding of the skin. The BOTOX® Cosmetic solution is injected with a tiny needle into various facial muscles. Effects usually take up to 2-7 days to appear, with maximal effect in 2-4 weeks. The effects can last up to 3 to 4 months.

Safety Profile of Botox

Botox has been extensively used by clinicians for decades. While all medications/treatment modalities are associated with risks such as skin bruising, bleeding, and infection, serious side effects are rare.

The most common side effects/complications of BOTOX Cosmetic® include the following: bleeding, bruising, secondary skin infection, headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. Double vision and allergic reactions may occur after BOTOX® Cosmetic injections; however, this is very rare. BOTOX/® Cosmetic should not be used if there is an infection at the injection site. Effects beyond the local area being injected are unlikely. Nevertheless, I will seek emergency medical care immediately if I experience difficulty swallowing, speaking, breathing, new or concerning symptoms after my BOTOX Cosmetic® treatment. I have been advised of the potential risks of not seeking emergency medical care and potential benefits.

Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy (also known as intravenous micronutrient therapy and hydration therapy) is a procedure of where one can administer various concentration of vitamins and minerals into the bloodstream which allows rapid absorption of the vitamins and minerals. This may prove beneficial for individuals with poor diets or persons who frequently participate in rigorous physical activities such as runners, weight lifters or other types of athletes.

Vitamin Hydration Potential Benefits
Vitamin therapy may:
- Improve skin appearance
- Treat dehydration and improve energy
- Relieve stress

The Procedure

Vitamin therapy with hydration is delivered via a catheter (small tube) which is inserted into a vein of the arm. Vitamins such as vitamin B, vitamin C and minerals such as magnesium are delivered in a solution of normal saline solution or lactated ringers solutions. The infusion usually takes roughly 30-60 minutes depending on the amount of fluid administered.

IV hydration is a procedure where a clinician can administer fluids via a small catheter within a vein of your arm. IV fluids such as Ringer’s Lactate and Normal Saline are fluids that are utilized in medicine for various reasons. For example, IV hydration can be utilized for the following:

• Dehydration
• Headaches
• Nausea and vomiting

IV fluids such as Ringer’s Lactate and Normal Saline are fluids that are physiologically similar to the body’s natural fluids. They are mainly used for the relief of the aforementioned; however, combined with various vitamins, minerals and medication they may provide the relief of stress, fatigue and dehydration. The administration through a vein in your arm allows for 100% of the vitamins vice roughly 20% secondary to the metabolic processes that occur in the digestive tract.

In general, IV hydration can take between 30-60 minutes depending on the amount of fluids administered and rate of infusion.

Safety of IV hydration

IV hydration is relatively safe. Side effects are uncommon. Nevertheless, include the following: infection, leaking of fluid into tissue, pain, bleeding, bruising, itching, inflammation, or redness at or around the site of injection. This last from a few minutes to several days; allergic reactions are very rare.

Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy (also known as intravenous micronutrient therapy and hydration therapy) is a procedure of where one can administer various concentration of vitamins and minerals into the bloodstream which allows rapid absorption of the vitamins and minerals. This may prove beneficial for individuals with poor diets or persons who frequently participate in rigorous physical activities such as runners, weight lifters or other types of athletes.

Vitamin Hydration Potential Benefits

Vitamin therapy may:
- Improve skin appearance
- Treat dehydration and improve energy
- Relieve stress

The Procedure

Vitamin therapy with hydration is delivered via a catheter (small tube) which is inserted into a vein of the arm. Vitamins such as vitamin B, vitamin C and minerals such as magnesium are delivered in a solution of normal saline solution or lactated ringers solutions. The infusion usually takes roughly 30-60 minutes depending on the amount of fluid administered.