UK Legislation and Botox

UK Legislation & BOTOX (Botulinum toxin) Botox is an injectible substance that is used in small amounts to treat strabismus, facial spasms and other neurological disorders and can also be used to smooth frown lines temporarily. Many people are familiar with the term Botox but are not intimately familiar with it. The following are 10 important and unique facts about Botox. USAGE An estimated 2 million people have the procedure in Britain each year. 3.1% of population There is no legal age limit for Botox, but most doctors don't advise having it Before 30. 0.2% of people who had Botox, were in the 13 - 19 age group (for both medical & cosmetic reasons). 30 .mins. How long the treatment takes 82% of people see an improvement in a 1 week period after Botox. 82% WHO CAN GIVE BOTOX? Botox Should only be adminstered by a trained medical professional such as a Doctor, Nurse or Dentist as it is a prescription only medicine. ВОТОХ DERMAL FILLERS -VS- Botox is a muscle Fillers represent a wide paralysis agent spectrum of products Is used to decrease Is used to enhance facial motion facial volume and shape Eliminates fine lines and wrinkles Can last from months to years, and some Will last somewhere even beyond. between 3 and 6 KEOGH REPORT FINDINGS Sir Bruce Keogh cerated after suggestions that the cosmetic industry failed to provide enough protection to the public, citing a similarity between the purchase of a simple item of stationery. On Wednesday 24th April the report received mixed reviews. Some felt it wasn't detailed enough, some felt it would place too many restrictions on practitioners. Some even wondered whether it would come to fruition following the backlash that the Leveson report had from publishers. Professor Sir Bruce Edward Keogh has been Medical Director of the NHS in England (2007 - present). Cosmetic treatments are 2.3 Billion a booming business in the UK, worth £2.3 billion in 2010, and estimated to rise to £3.6 billion by 3.6 Billion Botox, dermal fillers and other non-surgical account for: 75% of the cosmetic market value & 9 out of 10 procedures 41% of girls aged 7 to 10 said they felt some pressure to look the way celebrities do. 62% of girls aged 11 to 16 Produced by: Sources: http://bit.ly/11usCTh Cosmetica http://bit.ly/aoAvjA TRAINING http://bit.ly/11jwylO II UK Legislation & BOTOX (Botulinum toxin) Botox is an injectible substance that is used in small amounts to treat strabismus, facial spasms and other neurological disorders and can also be used to smooth frown lines temporarily. Many people are familiar with the term Botox but are not intimately familiar with it. The following are 10 important and unique facts about Botox. USAGE An estimated 2 million people have the procedure in Britain each year. 3.1% of population There is no legal age limit for Botox, but most doctors don't advise having it Before 30. 0.2% of people who had Botox, were in the 13 - 19 age group (for both medical & cosmetic reasons). 30 .mins. How long the treatment takes 82% of people see an improvement in a 1 week period after Botox. 82% WHO CAN GIVE BOTOX? Botox Should only be adminstered by a trained medical professional such as a Doctor, Nurse or Dentist as it is a prescription only medicine. ВОТОХ DERMAL FILLERS -VS- Botox is a muscle Fillers represent a wide paralysis agent spectrum of products Is used to decrease Is used to enhance facial motion facial volume and shape Eliminates fine lines and wrinkles Can last from months to years, and some Will last somewhere even beyond. between 3 and 6 KEOGH REPORT FINDINGS Sir Bruce Keogh cerated after suggestions that the cosmetic industry failed to provide enough protection to the public, citing a similarity between the purchase of a simple item of stationery. On Wednesday 24th April the report received mixed reviews. Some felt it wasn't detailed enough, some felt it would place too many restrictions on practitioners. Some even wondered whether it would come to fruition following the backlash that the Leveson report had from publishers. Professor Sir Bruce Edward Keogh has been Medical Director of the NHS in England (2007 - present). Cosmetic treatments are 2.3 Billion a booming business in the UK, worth £2.3 billion in 2010, and estimated to rise to £3.6 billion by 3.6 Billion Botox, dermal fillers and other non-surgical account for: 75% of the cosmetic market value & 9 out of 10 procedures 41% of girls aged 7 to 10 said they felt some pressure to look the way celebrities do. 62% of girls aged 11 to 16 Produced by: Sources: http://bit.ly/11usCTh Cosmetica http://bit.ly/aoAvjA TRAINING http://bit.ly/11jwylO II