I heard about people getting sick from injections of fake Botox. How do I know Im getting the real thing?
The hyperhidrosis treatment BOTOX (see the Injections page in our Hyperhidrosis Treatments section) has long been known as a temporary cosmetic solution to facial wrinkles. BOTOX is also a promising new option for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. But whether you are seeking help for wrinkles or excessive sweating events in the news are a reminder to accept no imitations. BOTOX, manufactured by Allergan, Inc. of Irvine California, is the only botulinum toxin product that is FDA-approved and U.S. licensed. According to the New York Times, because of BOTOXs popularity, particularly for cosmetic uses, there is a growing underground market for do-it-yourself or illegally imported anti-aging compounds that are supposed to do what BOTOX does, at a fraction of the cost. The problem is that these compounds have not been approved for use in the United States and may not be safe. A 2004 case of four people hospitalized with potential botulism poisoning after receiving wrinkle treatment injections
