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This week on Health Watch, we’re talking about a younger looking face. There are a variety of medical treatments available to help erase wrinkles and fill in hollowed or sagging skin without surgery, but while the treatments may sound simple, that doesn’t mean you don’t want expertise.
Dr. Rod Rohrich, chairman of plastic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, says it’s important to check the credentials of medical personnel doing these treatments. Botox, which is injected to stop wrinkles, is a drug and must be used correctly because there is a potential for complications such as drooping eyelids or asymmetry. While “Botox parties” and medical spas are popular, it’s best to develop an ongoing relationship with a doctor for proper evaluation and treatment instead of just getting a shot or two in a party-like atmosphere.
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September 2007
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