Botox� Cosmetic Health Video

BOTOX� is becoming a popular step in skin care and the fight against aging. Learn about BOTOX� from a doctor in this video on cosmetic procedures.

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Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, the author of the book Six Weeks to Sensational Skin, is a board certified dermatologist who has made numerous appearances on television shows such as Good Morning America. She holds a degree from Hunter College in New York, an M.D. from Downstate University at SUNY, and did her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Ciraldo has been a board-certified dermatologist since 1982, and is currently a voluntary professor at the University of Miami, where she runs a clinic in cosmetic dermatology.

LORETA CIRALDO, MD, FAAD: Hi. I'm Dr. Loreta Ciraldo, a voluntary professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and a practicing dermatologist for nearly 30 years. About many people are asking what I think of Botox Cosmetic. It happens to be the most popular cosmetic procedure done in America. It's something that I have taught to resident physicians for over 15 years and of course, I love the idea of Botox Cosmetic, but what I am not so crazy about is the overuse. What is Botox Cosmetic? It involves having injections done in two lines that we call lines of expression, like our crow's feet which comes out when we make a very expressive smile, or a frown line that we can get from frowning. I think what needs to be stressed is that if you go to have Botox done, number one, please have it done by your reputable trained physician, not in any kind of an out of the way place as some people do to have a Botox party. Do this in the medical setting. Secondly, talk to the physician about how much you want to have. What we do not want anyone to become is expressionless and basically, Botox prevents the muscles from moving in the full spectrum of movement, and you really need to be sure that you are never compromising your own expressiveness, which is a sign of your own individual beauty, just to erase some lines. So go to a good reputable experienced Botox doctor and ask if you are a good candidate for Botox Cosmetic.

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