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Use this article about Botox to answer the questions that follow:
Beauty with Botox
Botox injections are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world. Celebrities like Madonna, Kylie Minogue and Liz Hurley are rumoured to be keeping the wrinkles at bay this way. Sir Cliff Richard admitted to having had the treatment and now it is an increasingly popular choice for ordinary women looking for a quick way to look younger.
What is Botox?
Botox is made from ‘botulinum toxin’, a poison produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium causes botulism - a severe form of food poisoning. In small quantities, however, Botox merely interrupts nerve impulses to muscles in the face.
Botox first began to be used in 1980 to treat many muscle disorders such as lazy eye, eye ticks and uncontrolled blinking. Cosmetic treatments were pioneered by dermatological surgeons in 1987. In small doses, Botox works by paralysing the muscles of the face which are used in frowning and raising the eyebrows. When these muscles relax, the fine lines and wrinkles smooth out. Unfortunately, when it is overdone, Botox treatment can leave the face with a lack of expression. This is reputed to have caused a problem for some actors.
Armpit attack
Botox is reportedly a favourite with Oscar nominees who don’t want to work up a sweat on the red carpet. Some stars have injections in their armpits to paralyse the sweat glands there. This way they can receive their awards knowing they don’t have sweaty patches under their arms and hand back their couture outfits unstained.
How long does it last?
Injections take effect about three to seven days after treatment and the effect lasts three or four months. A treatment costs roughly £200. With repeated treatments, atrophy or thinning of the muscles occurs, which produces longer lasting results. Botox may be unsuitable for use around the mouth as the muscles there are important for facial expressions and eating.
Side effects
Soreness or mild bruising can occur around the injection site. In rare instances patients may experience a droopy eyebrow or eyelid. Headaches can also occur. Since it is still a relatively new treatment, any possible side effects of long-term use are still unknown. Botox should only be administered by experienced and well-trained doctors or nurses. A high dose could cause poisoning, or an exaggerated effect.
Botox and Bollinger
Botox parties are causing concern amongst practitioners. People are receiving treatments whilst sipping champagne. The American Academy of Dermatology has warned against this practice. Alcohol and Botox do not mix well. Not only can alcohol intensify bruising but it can also wash the toxin away from the target muscle.
1. How do Botox injections in the armpits stop some celebrities from sweating at the Oscars? A) The Botox causes the armpit muscles to relax. B) The Botox develops into thin protective layers of gel. C) The Botox paralyses the sweat glands. D) The Botox tightens the skin in the armpits.
2. What is another phrase / word meaning ‘thinning of the muscles’? A) Clostridium botulinum B) atrophy C) botulinum toxin D) Bollinger
3. Which of the following is NOT a possible side effect of using Botox? A) headaches B) blurred vision C) droopy eyebrow D) mild bruising
4. Which medical body has warned people against mixing Botox with alcohol? A) The American Medical Association B) The American Institute of Cosmetic Surgery C) The American and Canadian Joint Medical Council D) The American Academy of Dermatology
5. What is botulism? A) a severe form of food poisoning B) a severe form of blood poisoning C) a severe form of liver damage D) a severe form of dermatitis
6. Which of the following is a condition NOT initially intended to be treated using Botox? A) lazy eye B) eye ticks C) puffy eyes D) uncontrolled blinking
7. According to the article, which of the following celebrities is rumoured to have used Botox? A) Jerry Hall B) Judy Finnigan C) Liz Hurley D) Barbara Windsor
8. Actors can have problems if they have used too much Botox because ... A) Botox can leave the face with a lack of expression. B) Botox can cause the mouth to droop. C) Botox can lead to a speech impediment. D) Botox can lead to a nervous tick.
9. For how long does the effect of using Botox last? A) two to three months B) three or four months C) at least 6 months D) nearly a year
10. Which bacterium produces the poison, botulinum toxin? A) Clostridium botulinum B) Clostride botulius C) Botulinum clostridius D) Botulinum clostridium 