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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 RinzelEmail 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.
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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.
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A handful of people checked out a Botox demonstration Wednesday night.
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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.
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But if you don't like needles, this story and this procedure, is not for you.
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3700 hundred people live in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
Eight months ago, Botox came to town.
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"In the last month we've seen 25-30 people," says Dr. Rich Rogie of The Krohn Clinic.
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That includes Lonnie Simplot.
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"They're going to do a little work on my eyes."
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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.
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"I never thought we'd get anything like this in small Black River Falls," says Nancy Oldham.
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Her friend, Mary Jo Radcliffe agrees.
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"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."
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Dr. Rogie says since they started smoothing, there's been a lot of interest in the community and soon the party could really start.
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"We've actually had several people talking about doing a Botox party. We're still able to do it in a very safe way."
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But before you RSVP to any Botox bash, Dr. Rogie says do some research.
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"Find out who's doing it, how long they've been doing it, how they've been trained."
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Simplot says she's definitely up for more ‘bo.’
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"People would tell me I look good or well rested…" And like the Hollywood crowd so many admire.
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"Everyone likes to look like the stars and starlets. Now, it's finally hit the Midwest," says Dr. Rogie.
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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.
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Rogie says you might see some side affects.
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According to the FDA, the most common ones include droopy eyelids, flu-like symptoms, headaches, upset stomach and muscle weakness.
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