So, for now, let's sit tight and put our trust in the FDA. And, by all means, discuss the petition with your doctor. I'd also like to hear from you if you have had Botox treatment (or if someone you know has), either for medical or cosmetic purposes. Has Botox treatment impacted your life, or the life of someone you know? And, if so, in what ways? How would you feel if Botox was no longer available or restricted in its availability?

Over the past decade, I have trained many physicians from throughout the country in the use of Botox for cosmetic purposes and for excessive sweating. I have lectured on these subjects at medical conferences and at educational programs for allied health professionals, and I will continue to do so. I believe that accurate, scientific education, training and communication are essential to optimize our understanding of Botox and other minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, as they continue to increase in popularity.

*Patients' names have been changed to protect their privacy

Read Hema's Botox Blog Part II: The Petition and Botox Blog Part I: Facts and Myths.