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• The Basics of BOTOX, Dr. Tim Love April, 2011 by Dr. Tim Love What is BOTOX?: Traditional BOTOX is a strong medicine that can alleviate muscle soreness and other related problems, such as stiffness and spasms. The medicine utilized to reduce wrinkles and facial imperfections is a prescription called BOTOX Cosmetic, which is injected directly into the facial muscles between the brows by a specially trained physician. What are the ingredients in BOTOX?: The active ingredient in BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic is botulinum toxin type A, which is a neurotoxic protein. How does BOTOX work?: The chemical formula relaxes muscles and reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles by restricting the flow nerve impulses, resulting in decreased muscle activity and effectively curtailing spasms and erasing facial lines. How long does BOTOX last?: Patients often see a discernable improvement in just days, with results lasting up to four months. Results will vary depending on the particular patient, so it’s important to discuss expectations with the physician in advance. What are the possible side effects?: While more than 10 million BOTOX procedures have been performed and the vast majority of patients are satisfied with the results, there are some serious side effects. In rare instances, BOTOX can cause botulism and problems with speaking and swallowing, which can be life threatening. Other side effects may include headaches, tiredness, dry mouth, neck pain, and allergic reactions. A specialist in a variety of nonsurgical procedures, Dr. Tim Love offers effective BOTOX treatments from his plastic surgery practice in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Licensed to practice in Oklahoma since 1984, Dr. Tim Love holds board certification in plastic surgery. He also earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

• An Interview with Dr. Tim Love , Dr. Tim Love's Blog on Bigsight May, 2011 Operating out of a private facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, since 1992, plastic surgeon Dr. Tim Love maintains an aesthetic skill at his cosmetic surgery practice that often exceeds the expectations of his diverse range of clients. Dr. Tim Love holds hospital privileges at four institutions in Oklahoma City, and he has prepared numerous presentations on lower extremity reconstruction, free composite bone flaps, and new technologies in peripheral vascular reconstruction. I enjoyed the chance to speak with Dr. Tim Love about his accomplishments as a surgeon. Q. Thank you for joining me today, Dr. Love. The complexities of your work seem daunting. Our readers would love to hear how you came to be so skilled at these procedures. A. The pleasure’s mine. The most important part, of course, is a strong academic and practical foundation. I first enrolled at Oklahoma State University, where I earned my first degree in 1975: a Bachelor’s in Zoology. After I completed this degree, I studied at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, earning my Doctor of Medicine degree where and graduated with special distinction. That same year, I interned in general surgery at the Oklahoma Teaching Hospitals before participating in a Fellowship in surgical cardiovascular research at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. I later returned to the Oklahoma Teaching Hospitals, where I later became Chief Resident for general surgery and vascular surgery. I was lucky to enjoy yet another residency, this time at Emory Healthcare, from 1989 to 1991. There, I finally began to specifically work in the plastic and reconstructive surgery sector, but I wouldn’t be nearly as qualified without such an extensive background in other related fields. Q. I understand you’ve had research published, as well. A. Almost all of my research was done back when I was a resident in the late-‘80s, and 1990, but I did earn several publication credits in addition to a string of presentations. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery released three articles that I co-authored, and Annals of Thoracic Surgery published two of my co-written pieces. Most recently, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery included an article on the complications of orbital reconstruction, which I also co-wrote, in 1998. Q. Now for our readers that might be interested in your services, what kind of procedures do you perform at your practice? A. Here’s some new vocabulary for you: Among my most common procedures are blepharoplasties and rhitidectomies, the medical terms for eyelid surgery and facelifts. I also do brow lifts, rhinoplasty, ear surgery, facial rejuvenation, facial fat grafting, and Fraxel Laser II services in the office.

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