Saskia Paulussen
CT 200-3 WV1V- Principles of Public Speaking
Professor Cristy Stefnoski
June 27, 2018
Persuasion Speech
Outline persuasion speech
to persuade you NOT to use Botox for cosmetic reasons.
Attention Getter:
Announcement broadcast on the radio:
Do not go to the park, do not let your children or dogs swim in the ponds, fish are floating on the water and ducks are dying.
A cow is standing with her head hanging down in an inch of saliva all around her and her tongue hanging out. She cannot swallow and is having trouble breathing.
Is this an apocalypse?
No- they are the effects of the toxin Botulism produced by the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium Botulism.
Botulism is the most formidable poison that we know of and its effects are fatal for humans and animals.
Why am I mentioning this? It is this same poison that humans are choosing to use for cosmetic reasons.
As a former veterinarian, I have seen the above-mentioned scenarios first hand and because of this I would like to persuade you
NOT to use Botox for cosmetic reasons.
Main Points:
1. What is botulism and what are the symptoms
2. Treatment for Botulism
3. Alternatives to Botox
Body of Speech:
1. Effects of Botulism Aka Side effects of Botox:
What is botulism:
The medical dictionary states that Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
As stated by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine “One gram of the toxin produced by the bacteria is lethal for human beings because it blocks the nerve impulses and leads to respiratory and also musculoskeletal paralysis.” *
What is Botox:
As explained by the website Medline PlusBotox is derived from the toxin Botulinum and this is what is injected for cosmetic reasons.
So simply put one is risking botulism in order to counter the natural effects of aging.
A form of botulism caused by the administration of Botox is called Iatrogenic botulism.
It can be a result of an overdose but even has been seen in therapeutic dosage of the Botox being injected into a patient.
The fact that botox effect is temporary means that it needs to be administered every 4-6 months indefinitely which increases the risks of an allergic or adverse reaction.
In addition to needing to be administered repeatedly the body can become tolerant to the toxin which means that more of the Botox needs to be administered for the same effect.
This increased dosage brings with it the risk of iatrogenic botulism- a severe side effect.
Side effects of the injections whether being administered for the first time or repeatedly as listed by the Mayo clinic are:
“flu-like symptoms that are accompanied by nausea and headaches.
• Muscle weakness all over the body
• Vision problems
• Trouble speaking or swallowing
• Trouble breathing
• Loss of bladder control
• paralysis will set in.
Without treatment, the patient's breathing muscles will eventually become paralyzed, resulting in respiratory failure and death.
The patient remains conscious during this process.”
On a side note- indicating the risk factor- Doctors generally recommend against using Botox when you're pregnant or breast-feeding
Allergic reactions
As botox is a temporary measure it needs to be administered more than once to achieve the desired cosmetic effect. The body can develop a sensitivity to the toxin by being exposed to it repeatedly. This allergic reaction can be severe and life threatening.
An article written by Caretta (2015) discusses a patient’s allergic reaction to the botox injection minutes after it was injected. Many reasons are sited as possible reasons but it comes down to a toxin being injected into a body for cosmetic reasons and the body (over)reacting to it.
2.Treatment for botulism
According to Stephanie Brunner in an article in Medical New Today dated January 27, 2018“Respiratory failure caused by botulism can result in death. Patients with severe symptoms may need a breathing machine and sometimes intensive medical and nursing care for several months.
Fatigue and shortness of breath may linger for many years.
Other illnesses may develop as a result of the patient's condition, and these are sometimes fatal.
A person who experiences paralysis may recover from botulism with the help of antitoxins, antibodies that can neutralize the toxin, but antitoxins will not cure any paralysis that has already occurred.”
3.Alternatives to Botox
• Facial Acupuncture
As shown in a scientific study by Youghee Yun and colleagues (2013) acupuncture is a viable option to improve the skins resilience referred to in their research as elasticity.
The conclusion of their study was:
“The use of acupuncture for cosmetic purposes has gained popularity worldwide. Facial cosmetic acupuncture (FCA) is applied to the head, face, and neck.
In this pilot study, FCA showed promising results as a therapy for facial elasticity.”
• Topical applications such as serums, creams and lotions
• Preventative measures to reduce wrinkles
-Quitting smoking
-Sunscreen
I love the attitude of the author Laurie Sandell in the Redbook article(2013) who had a bad experience using Botox as she was trying to get rid of a line in her face which her boyfriend had not even seen. She had an undesired side-effect which resulted in her not being able to open her eye for 6 weeks.
She realized that with age came wrinkles but also opportunities and privileges she did not have when she was younger. She appreciated that life is trade offs and she was grateful for all she has even her wrinkles. She concludes by saying: “When the line between my eyebrows reappeared, I welcomed its arrival."
Conclusion:
Question- is beauty worth risk of death?
1.Relist symptoms:
listed by the Mayo clinic:
“flu-like symptoms that are accompanied by nausea and headaches.
• Muscle weakness all over the body
• Vision problems
• Trouble speaking or swallowing
• Trouble breathing
• Loss of bladder control
Next, paralysis will set in.
Without treatment, the patient's breathing muscles will eventually become paralyzed, resulting in respiratory failure and death.
The patient remains conscious during this process.”
On a side note- indicating the risk factor- Doctors generally recommend against using Botox when you're pregnant or breast-feeding.
2. Treatment for botulism- palliative and cannot reverse paralysis that has set in. respiratory issues can linger for years and secondary infections can be fatal.
3. There are alternatives available
The cow died of respiratory failure, the fish had to be removed from the water and the ponds were off-limits and monitored until the heat wave subsided and the botulism was no longer a threat.
Why would you choose to have this poison injected into your body voluntarily and risk death? For a few inevitable wrinkles?
Bibliography:
1.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) (2018).
Botox Injections
retrieved June 26 from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/botox/about/pac-20384658
2.Brunner, Stephanie (2018, January 24) Botulism what is it and how can be prevent it
retrieved June 17 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173943.php
3.Sandell, Laurie My mortifying beauty story (learn from it, ladies).
Redbook July 2013 Vol 221 pp 48-49
4. Medical Encyclopedia (updated June 4, 2018) retrieved June 27 from : botulism .org
5. Medline Plus, U.S National Library (updated June 6, 2018)
retrieved June 27 https://medlineplus.gov/botox.html
6.Younghee Yun,1 Sehyun Kim,2 Minhee Kim,1 KyuSeok Kim,1 Jeong-Su Park,3,4 and Inhwa Choi1 Effect of Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Elasticity: An Open-Label, Single-Arm Pilot Study
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Volume 2013, Article ID 424313, 5 pages
retrieved June 18 from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/424313
7.Mariana Figueiroa Careta, PhD Livia Delgado, MD Régia Patriota, PhD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 35, Issue 5, 1 July 2015, Pages NP102–NP105,retrieved June 24 from :https://doi-org.ezproxy.vccs.edu:2443/10.1093/asj/sju105
Saskia Paulussen
CT 200-3 WV1V- Principles of Public Speaking
Professor Cristy Stefnoski
June 27, 2018
Persuasion Speech
Outline persuasion speech
to persuade you NOT to use Botox for cosmetic reasons.
Attention Getter:
Announcement broadcast on the radio:
Do not go to the park, do not let your children or dogs swim in the ponds, fish are floating on the water and ducks are dying.
A cow is standing with her head hanging down in an inch of saliva all around her and her tongue hanging out. She cannot swallow and is having trouble breathing.
Is this an apocalypse?
No- they are the effects of the toxin Botulism produced by the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium Botulism.
Botulism is the most formidable poison that we know of and its effects are fatal for humans and animals.
Why am I mentioning this? It is this same poison that humans are choosing to use for cosmetic reasons.
As a former veterinarian, I have seen the above-mentioned scenarios first hand and because of this I would like to persuade you
NOT to use Botox for cosmetic reasons.
Main Points:
1. What is botulism and what are the symptoms
2. Treatment for Botulism
3. Alternatives to Botox
Body of Speech:
1. Effects of Botulism Aka Side effects of Botox:
What is botulism:
The medical dictionary states that Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
As stated by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine “One gram of the toxin produced by the bacteria is lethal for human beings because it blocks the nerve impulses and leads to respiratory and also musculoskeletal paralysis.” *
What is Botox:
As explained by the website Medline PlusBotox is derived from the toxin Botulinum and this is what is injected for cosmetic reasons.
So simply put one is risking botulism in order to counter the natural effects of aging.
A form of botulism caused by the administration of Botox is called Iatrogenic botulism.
It can be a result of an overdose but even has been seen in therapeutic dosage of the Botox being injected into a patient.
The fact that botox effect is temporary means that it needs to be administered every 4-6 months indefinitely which increases the risks of an allergic or adverse reaction.
In addition to needing to be administered repeatedly the body can become tolerant to the toxin which means that more of the Botox needs to be administered for the same effect.
This increased dosage brings with it the risk of iatrogenic botulism- a severe side effect.
Side effects of the injections whether being administered for the first time or repeatedly as listed by the Mayo clinic are:
“flu-like symptoms that are accompanied by nausea and headaches.
• Muscle weakness all over the body
• Vision problems
• Trouble speaking or swallowing
• Trouble breathing
• Loss of bladder control
• paralysis will set in.
Without treatment, the patient's breathing muscles will eventually become paralyzed, resulting in respiratory failure and death.
The patient remains conscious during this process.”
On a side note- indicating the risk factor- Doctors generally recommend against using Botox when you're pregnant or breast-feeding
Allergic reactions
As botox is a temporary measure it needs to be administered more than once to achieve the desired cosmetic effect. The body can develop a sensitivity to the toxin by being exposed to it repeatedly. This allergic reaction can be severe and life threatening.
An article written by Caretta (2015) discusses a patient’s allergic reaction to the botox injection minutes after it was injected. Many reasons are sited as possible reasons but it comes down to a toxin being injected into a body for cosmetic reasons and the body (over)reacting to it.
2.Treatment for botulism
According to Stephanie Brunner in an article in Medical New Today dated January 27, 2018“Respiratory failure caused by botulism can result in death. Patients with severe symptoms may need a breathing machine and sometimes intensive medical and nursing care for several months.
Fatigue and shortness of breath may linger for many years.
Other illnesses may develop as a result of the patient's condition, and these are sometimes fatal.
A person who experiences paralysis may recover from botulism with the help of antitoxins, antibodies that can neutralize the toxin, but antitoxins will not cure any paralysis that has already occurred.”
3.Alternatives to Botox
• Facial Acupuncture
As shown in a scientific study by Youghee Yun and colleagues (2013) acupuncture is a viable option to improve the skins resilience referred to in their research as elasticity.
The conclusion of their study was:
“The use of acupuncture for cosmetic purposes has gained popularity worldwide. Facial cosmetic acupuncture (FCA) is applied to the head, face, and neck.
In this pilot study, FCA showed promising results as a therapy for facial elasticity.”
• Topical applications such as serums, creams and lotions
• Preventative measures to reduce wrinkles
-Quitting smoking
-Sunscreen
I love the attitude of the author Laurie Sandell in the Redbook article(2013) who had a bad experience using Botox as she was trying to get rid of a line in her face which her boyfriend had not even seen. She had an undesired side-effect which resulted in her not being able to open her eye for 6 weeks.
She realized that with age came wrinkles but also opportunities and privileges she did not have when she was younger. She appreciated that life is trade offs and she was grateful for all she has even her wrinkles. She concludes by saying: “When the line between my eyebrows reappeared, I welcomed its arrival."
Conclusion:
Question- is beauty worth risk of death?
1.Relist symptoms:
listed by the Mayo clinic:
“flu-like symptoms that are accompanied by nausea and headaches.
• Muscle weakness all over the body
• Vision problems
• Trouble speaking or swallowing
• Trouble breathing
• Loss of bladder control
Next, paralysis will set in.
Without treatment, the patient's breathing muscles will eventually become paralyzed, resulting in respiratory failure and death.
The patient remains conscious during this process.”
On a side note- indicating the risk factor- Doctors generally recommend against using Botox when you're pregnant or breast-feeding.
2. Treatment for botulism- palliative and cannot reverse paralysis that has set in. respiratory issues can linger for years and secondary infections can be fatal.
3. There are alternatives available
The cow died of respiratory failure, the fish had to be removed from the water and the ponds were off-limits and monitored until the heat wave subsided and the botulism was no longer a threat.
Why would you choose to have this poison injected into your body voluntarily and risk death? For a few inevitable wrinkles?
Bibliography:
1.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) (2018).
Botox Injections
retrieved June 26 from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/botox/about/pac-20384658
2.Brunner, Stephanie (2018, January 24) Botulism what is it and how can be prevent it
retrieved June 17 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173943.php
3.Sandell, Laurie My mortifying beauty story (learn from it, ladies).
Redbook July 2013 Vol 221 pp 48-49
4. Medical Encyclopedia (updated June 4, 2018) retrieved June 27 from : botulism .org
5. Medline Plus, U.S National Library (updated June 6, 2018)
retrieved June 27 https://medlineplus.gov/botox.html
6.Younghee Yun,1 Sehyun Kim,2 Minhee Kim,1 KyuSeok Kim,1 Jeong-Su Park,3,4 and Inhwa Choi1 Effect of Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Elasticity: An Open-Label, Single-Arm Pilot Study
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Volume 2013, Article ID 424313, 5 pages
retrieved June 18 from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/424313
7.Mariana Figueiroa Careta, PhD Livia Delgado, MD Régia Patriota, PhD
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 35, Issue 5, 1 July 2015, Pages NP102–NP105,retrieved June 24 from :https://doi-org.ezproxy.vccs.edu:2443/10.1093/asj/sju105