Botox Boom
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Posted: 11:12 PM Jan 24, 2007
Botox Boom
It's been popular in Hollywood for years, but now America’s number one cosmetic surgery is making its way into small towns across the country.
Reporter: Mary Rinzel
Email Address: mary.rinzel@weau.com
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It's been popular in Hollywood for years, but now America’s number one cosmetic surgery is making its way into small towns across the country.

Botox is famous for making people look younger and there's a town in our area where more and more people want a Botox boost.

A handful of people checked out a Botox demonstration Wednesday night.

It's quick and according to the woman who went under the needle, it's painless.
And it's easier to get these days. You might be surprised where the demo took place.

But if you don't like needles, this story and this procedure, is not for you.

3700 hundred people live in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
Eight months ago, Botox came to town.

"In the last month we've seen 25-30 people," says Dr. Rich Rogie of The Krohn Clinic.

That includes Lonnie Simplot.

"They're going to do a little work on my eyes."

Simplot got the wrinkles filled in her forehead in November. Now, she's back for more and is showing other curious home-town girls what they're missing.

"I never thought we'd get anything like this in small Black River Falls," says Nancy Oldham.

Her friend, Mary Jo Radcliffe agrees.

"I have a couple spots maybe, I'd be interested in Botox,” Radcliffe says. “I'm amazed that a small town like Black River Falls would offer a service like that."

Dr. Rogie says since they started smoothing, there's been a lot of interest in the community and soon the party could really start.

"We've actually had several people talking about doing a Botox party. We're still able to do it in a very safe way."

But before you RSVP to any Botox bash, Dr. Rogie says do some research.

"Find out who's doing it, how long they've been doing it, how they've been trained."

Simplot says she's definitely up for more ‘bo.’

"People would tell me I look good or well rested…" And like the Hollywood crowd so many admire.

"Everyone likes to look like the stars and starlets. Now, it's finally hit the Midwest," says Dr. Rogie.

Now, prices do vary for Botox, Dr. Rogie says you can expect to pay between $200 and $300 per session. Each treatment lasts about three months.

Rogie says you might see some side affects.

According to the FDA, the most common ones include droopy eyelids, flu-like symptoms, headaches, upset stomach and muscle weakness.

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