Injectable cosmetic botulinum toxin type A (like that sold under the brand names Botox or Dysport) is a neurotoxin : the official prescribing information compiles a long list of known possible side-effects. The long-term effects of these injections are still unknown. The procedure can potentially blunt the ability to express subtler emotions, it involves repeated (sometimes painful) injections, and the costs begin at approximately $1000 per year.

Hypnox is a 25-minute hypnotic audio track which mimics the effects of the cosmetic injectables. It is completely safe, natural and non-invasive, and you need only purchase the CD once. Hypnox is also a particularly valuable alternative for those working in the performing arts, where the ability to express a full range of emotion with the face is vital. And finally, Hypnox can be used as a preventative measure, to be used in the years before habitual wrinkling has a chance to take hold.

The two products are not mutually exclusive - by extending the results of the injections, Hypnox can reduce the need for repeated follow-up visits.

INJECTABLE COSMETIC BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A	HYPNOX
results are temporary	results are permanent
cost approx $1000/ yr indefinitely	single one-time payment
procedure can cause discomfort or even pain	procedure is completely painless and relaxing
treatment can potentially blunt the ability to express subtler emotions	technique allows (and encourages) full unhindered range of emotional expression
product is a known neurotoxin	product is completely natural
process is invasive	process is totally non-invasive
long-term effects of repeated injections of this toxin are unknown	hypnosis has been used safely and effectively in medical applications for thousands of years
process must be repeated every two to three months to maintain results	results are cumulative, and become increasingly effective as therapy continues
possible side effects : heart problems, allergic reactions, difficulty swallowing, difficulty speaking, difficulty breathing, eyelid droop, nausea, localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, bleeding/bruising. Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.	possible side effects : a good night's sleep.

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