You are assuming that all that this doctor did was inject some Botox. That is what is in doubt.
You are assuming that all that this doctor did was inject some Botox. That is what is in doubt.
It does sound like he is involved in cosmetic exploitation for profit, so I’d prefer to take his ‘wisdom’ as a biased opinion looking to protect said profit.Original Post Deleted
Nope. I'm not a private doctor. No no.
What happened to my email alerts?
Yes, it's a toxin - indeed a very potent toxin. If you inject too much and or let it spread out, then it will cause unwanted paralysis of neighbouring muscles - it may be relatively 'trivial' such as a droopy eyelid or eyebrow, or more seriously affecting muscles involved in the swallowing or airway mechanisms. The vast majority of reported deaths after injection have followed very high doses, usually in children. In these cases, neurologists have been using the toxin 'off label' as it is not approved for children below 12.
Last month there was a cluster of 'botulism' cases reported after cosmetic injections in Shenzen, Guangzhou and HK. Apart from unknown business practices, there is 'knockoff' toxin that has one particular problem in that the dosage in each bottle is not consistent - it could be much less or much more than what it says in the bottle.
So yes, toxin is dangerous - did I really have to spell that out? I just don't think this tragedy is an example of a death due to injection of cosmetic doses of toxin. If it is, count me in the list of those against its use.
86 is the new 66.
allergen shares broke below 160 last night, could be due to market or maybe this case if highlighting the risk of botox..
but again, between a low probability dead and some un-natural wrinkle free facials, i guess many woman would pick the latter..
that said, i would think once you start you can't stop it without it mutating your face ? is that right ? one shot every six months and each shot around hk$6k ?