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It sounds as if you are talking about Botox injections. Botox is a "watered-down" or weakened version of botulinum toxin. It is injected into specific muscles and weakens just that particular muscle (it does not go into the patient's system). It is a temporary remedy - injections will need to be repeated every three to four months depending on the muscle being injected, how much is injected and the severity of the problem the Botox is attempting to fix. Botox is produced by a company called Allergan located at 2525 Dupont Drive, Irvine, CA, 92715 (714) 752-4500. I'm sure the people at Allergan will be happy to send you more detailed information about Botox's use. Jeanne Lee-Rosner PDF-Chicago ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Gray <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 5:56 PM Subject: BOTULIINUM TOXIN FOR DYSTONIA AND OTHER DISORDERS > I WONDER HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF > TREATMENT AND WHAT WERE THE RESULTS. MY DOCTOR HAS > RECOMMENDED THAT I HAVE THESE INJECTIONS IN MY FACE FOR > FACIAL DYSKINESIAS. I AM CONSIDERING IT. I WOULD LIKE SOME FEEDBACK PLEASE. > > CAROL GRAY >