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We have exciting news to share with you:
Beginning next month, Brilliant Distinctions™ will
email you one monthly eNewsletter full of all the information
you need about your account, including tips, articles, and
ideas we think you will like (like this month's article about
why dark chocolate may be good for you, March's tips for
beating the blahs, and more terrific material every
month)!
PLUS, it's an easy way to see your point
balances so you know what kind of savings you can get on
future BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA), JUVÉDERM®
treatments, LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03%
(except in TX, UT, NY, MA, MT, NH, and Puerto Rico), or
VIVITÉ® products.
You will also get treatment reminders
and find information about exciting events in your area,
opportunities for charitable giving, and stories designed for
you, all in one user-friendly communication.
Thank you
for your continued loyalty as a member of the exciting new
Brilliant Distinctions™ Program—we'll be in touch
soon!
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 Just in time for Valentine's Day,
here's some heartening (no pun intended) information:
Chocolate may help protect your health.
Dark
chocolate, in particular, is loaded with
antioxidants—which are believed to play a role in
preventing the development of such chronic diseases as
cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Studies have also
linked antioxidants to enhanced blood flow and healthy
cholesterol. And further studies are looking into the
relation to reduced blood pressure. Dark chocolate's
antioxidant properties come from its vegetal origins:
The cacao bean, used to make the confection, has got
plenty of them. You could even say that eating chocolate
is a way to up your vegetable intake. Sort of.
In
fact, two tablespoons of cocoa have more antioxidant
capacity than four cups of green tea, one cup of
blueberries, or one and a half glasses of red
wine—though those are also great sources of
antioxidants. Not up for the sweet stuff? Other
antioxidant-laden foods include blackberries,
cranberries, kidney beans, garlic, ginger, and
potatoes.
That doesn't give you license, of
course, to devour a box of Valentine candy in one
sitting— there are some calories involved. As
in all things, moderation is key. Have a piece or two of
the dark stuff and relax. Need more motivation? Every
year since 1963, the President has proclaimed February
American Heart Month—consider dark chocolate a fitting,
healthy way to mark the occasion. |
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Check
Your Points!Click on the button below to log on to the
Brilliant Distinctions™ Program website and check your
point balance—you're already on the way to dollars off your next
BOTOX® Cosmetic or JUVÉDERM® treatment!
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BOTOX® Cosmetic, 11 Million Treatments Since 20023BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple,
nonsurgical, physician-administered aesthetic treatment that can
temporarily smooth the appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines
between the brows in people from 18 to 65 years of age.
 There's only one BOTOX® Cosmetic. Talk to your
doctor to see if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you!
- 97% patient satisfaction based on a survey of 117
patients1,2
- Real, noticeable results
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Allergan, Inc. ® and ™ marks owned by Allergan, Inc.
JUVÉDERM®
mark owned by Allergan Industrie SAS
1. Aesthetic
Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), BOTOX® Cosmetic
Use Survey, April 2005.
2. Facial Injectables Consumer
User Survey; July 2009.
3. Data on file, Allergan
Inc.
The Brilliant Distinctions™ program is only
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BOTOX® Cosmetic Important
Information
Indication
BOTOX® Cosmetic
is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to
improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows
(glabellar lines) in adults younger than 65 years of age for a short
period of time (temporary).
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause serious side
effects that can be life threatening. Call your doctor or get medical help
right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with BOTOX®
Cosmetic:
- Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing. These problems
can happen hours to weeks after an injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic
usually because the muscles that you use to breathe and swallow can
become weak after the injection. Death can happen as a complication if
you have severe problems with swallowing or breathing after treatment
with BOTOX® Cosmetic.
- Swallowing problems may last for several months. People who already
have swallowing or breathing problems before receiving BOTOX® Cosmetic
have the highest risk of getting these problems.
- Spread of toxin effects. In some cases, the effect
of botulinum toxin may affect areas of the body away from the injection
site and cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism. The
symptoms of botulism include: loss of strength and muscle weakness all
over the body, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids,
hoarseness or change or loss of voice (dysphonia), trouble saying words
clearly (dysarthria), loss of bladder control, trouble breathing,
trouble swallowing.
These symptoms can happen hours to weeks
after you receive an injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
These problems
could make it unsafe for you to drive a car or do other dangerous
activities. See "What should I avoid while receiving BOTOX® Cosmetic" in
Medication Guide.
There has not been a confirmed serious case of
spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX® has been
used at the recommended dose to treat severe underarm sweating,
blepharospasm, or strabismus, or when BOTOX® Cosmetic has been used at the
recommended dose to treat frown lines.
Tell your doctor
about all your medical conditions, including if you have: a
disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis [ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease], myasthenia gravis or
Lambert-Eaton syndrome).
Tell your doctor about all the
medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription
medicines, vitamins and herbal products.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
can cause serious side effects. Other side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic
include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site,
tiredness, headache, neck pain, and eye problems: double vision, blurred
vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids,
and dry eyes. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to BOTOX® Cosmetic may
include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or
dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right
away if you are wheezing or have asthma symptoms, or if you become dizzy
or faint.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers
you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side
effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic. For more information, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
For additional information refer to Medication Guide.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about
BOTOX® Cosmetic. If you would like more information, talk with your
doctor.
Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic Full Product
Information including Medication
Guide.
JUVÉDERM® Important Safety
Information:
JUVÉDERM® is indicated for injection into the
mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles
and folds (such as nasolabial folds).
Important JUVÉDERM®
Treatment Considerations
JUVÉDERM® Ultra and JUVÉDERM®
Ultra Plus are indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for
correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as
nasolabial folds). Side effects were usually mild to moderate, lasting 7
days or less and included temporary injection site reactions like redness,
pain, firmness, swelling, and bumps. JUVÉDERM® is not for people with
severe allergies. For more information, please click on the About Safety
link at www.juvederm.com or call the Allergan Product
Support line at 1-877-345-5372. JUVÉDERM® injectable gel is available by
prescription only. |
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