And NYC dermatologist Jim Baral says that Botox® is the number one treatment requested by celebrities. He won't list the celebrites who have had it done, but his client roster includes includes Cindy Crawford and Gisele Bundchen.
Botox® has become the fastest-growing cosmetic treatments performed by surgeons in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In 2001, doctors administered 1.6 million Botox® treatments.
Women all over the nation are holding Botox® parties where they drink wine and nibble brie while a surgeon makes the rounds, injecting his pretty poison. And they do this every few months, because the Botox® lasts for an average of only 120 days - and cost about $400 a shot.
In addition, most insurance companies do not currently cover or reimburse the cost of this treatment when used solely for the treatment of migraine or other common headaches. However, if muscle spasm is present, Botox® treatment may be a covered benefit. If not, then it may be a lot cheaper to run to your corner drugstore and get some anti-perspirant, a bottle of Tylenol and wrinkle cream.
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