Joan Van Ark: The Results Of Addiction To Botox

December 5, 2007

Is Our Attempt To Defy Age Worth The Cost?

Probably by now you have seen in the news the recent photos of Joan van Ark’s (1980’s Knot’s Landing star) failed attempts at cosmetic surgery. If you have not, go to Daily Mail to read up. Unfortunately, Joan has taken cosmetic surgery to the extreme and she is now paying the ultimate price.

Once a gorgeous woman, Joan van Ark is now 64 years old and she provides us the perfect example of how not to combat wrinkles. While a little Botox can appear to do wonders, an addiction to cosmetic procedures (whether surgical or non-surgical) can cause you to fail miserably in your attempts to turn back time. A plastic surgeon by the name of Jan Adams was once quoted as saying, “You have to be realistic about what your goal is in terms of what you are trying to achieve.” Joan is living proof that a 60-year-old woman trying to regain her 20-year-old face is not a good thing.

A little info about Botox.

Botox is by far the most popular procedure of all cosmetic procedures. Botox stands for Botulinum Toxin Type A. It is a protein that is produced by the same bacteria that causes botulism - a food poisoning. A quote on the FDA website states that Botox is “the most poisonous poison.” It can be fatal when used improperly.

Botox works by paralyzing the muscles it comes into contact with. However, it is only temporary as nerve cells will grow new connections to your muscles. As a result, in order to maintain wrinkles, the Botox procedure must be done repeatedly.

Some complications may arise from Botox.

Usually, any complications from Botox are minor and short lived. They include:

the face appearing too tight,
some facial features may not match the rest of the face, and
muscles may be prevented from contracting and creating frown lines.

But there are more serious risks. There is the rare possibility that the Botox injection can spread to other areas and cause paralysis in unintended muscles. There have been reports of paralyis in the throat thereby restricting swallowing, but this would normally be the result of improper injections and not a result of injecting the poison. Administering Botox requires skill and accuracy. When applied properly, it is relatively safe. However, improper injections can cause serious health problems, including death.

The majority of Botox patients report experiencing no serious side effects whatsoever. But because Botox is temporary and has to be re-injected, and because it is considered to be a poison, I would be hesistant to get started with such a continual procedure. With every injection, you increase your risk of a serious complication. In Joan van Ark’s circumstance, she appears to have become addicted to cosmetic surgery. There are reports that she insists on a procedure before every public event. But looking at her picture, I say she failed on her journey to turn back time, but rather she hit the fast forward button instead.

Joan Van Ark: The Results Of Addiction To Botox

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