Botox Facts

Botox™ is a trade name given to a product derived from the Botulinum Toxin. Botulinum Toxin is a neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum; one of the most poisonous naturally occurring toxins in the world. It has even been developed for use in chemical warfare! Doctors later found that a weakened form of this powerful toxin could be used in small amounts to treat certain medical conditions. Botox™ was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for problems with the eye muscles. It was later observed that a side effect of Botox™ usage was a slight reduction in wrinkles in the areas around the eyes where eye muscles had been treated. Botox™ is injected through the skin and into the muscle where it temporarily paralyzes the muscle. This may result is a lessening of the appearance of lines and wrinkles that can last up to 2-4 months. Side effects may include:

• Droopy eyelids, which can last for a few weeks
• Feeling like you have the flu
• Headache and upset stomach
• Risk of botulism (a life or death illness that makes it hard for a person to move the arms and legs or to breathe)

Keep in Mind - Botox™ is a drug, and not a cosmetic!

Botox Facts from the FDA Website:

Are "Botox parties" safe?
No. You should only get Botox™ in a clinic or doctor's office. You should never share a tube of Botox™.

Can I use Botox™ on other wrinkles?
Botox is only approved to treat wrinkles between the eyebrows.

Can I get Botox™ at any age?
Botox™ is only approved for people 18-65 years old. It has not been tested on people under 18 or over 65.

How is Athena 7 Minute Lift™ Different?

Athena 7 Minute Lift™ is an all natural product that does not contain any muscle relaxers or harmful chemicals. It is applied topically without the need for painful injections and delivers results that you can see within just 7 minutes of your initial application. Athena 7 Minute Lift™ has been clinically proven to deliver an 83.72% average reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles based on a full face evaluation (AMA Labs). It has been dermatologist tested and shown to be both hypoallergenic as well as a non-irritant. Athena 7 Minute Lift™ is a cosmetic product and not a drug. This means that it is safe, effective, and can be used on all skin types.

Watch this short video clip from the television show “A Current Affair ® ” comparing Botox™ and Athena 7 Minute Lift™ side by side: