Botox Buzz
A San Diego bar is creating a buzz by serving up a popular new mix of booze and Botox. The demand for wrinkle-relieving Botox shots has created a whole new option for people wanting the treatment outside of the doctor’s office and spa. WineStyles Bar in Coronado has earned itself the first-of-its-kind title of a Botox Bar. Owner Patti Nordengreen told NBC 7/39 they are the first to mix Botox and bubbly.
Christi Paine admitted she’s sipped champagne to calm her nerves before her wrinkle-reducing shots.
But is it a good idea to mix shots with a shot of booze? Nordengreen said no because the doctor administering the injections is not drinking. Plastic surgeon Dr. Dennis Bucko agreed. “I don’t know of any evidence presented — or even theoretical evidence — that it can be a problem,” he said. “Alcohol can cloud your judgment, so I think people ought to be fully aware of what they’re getting into when they make this decision.”
Dr. Gretchen Deel, a Botox specialist, agreed. Deel does all of the Botox shots at the bar’s weekly spa night.
“Absolutely — never make a decision like that when you’ve been drinking,” Deel said.
She said she has a non-negotiable rule and will refuse to give a shot to anyone who has had too much to drink. NBC 7/39 was told the same rule applies to gamblers at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, which claims to be the first casino in Sin City to host a similar bar-room Botox party.
Bucko cautioned that no matter where you get it done, Botox is a potent drug and can have side effects. He suggests every patient consider three important rules before receiving the injection.
“Make sure, however you can, that it is Botox. (Make sure) the person who’s injecting it has had experience and training and is licensed to do it. And thirdly, that it’s done in an environment that’s safe,” Bucko said.
And if Botox isn’t on the menu for you, WineStyles can offer you wine and a massage or a brow wax.
The price of Botox shots depends on how much you need. WineStyles charges about $200 per area filled. Doctors said cost is a clue that you are getting the real thing.
They warn cheaply or under-priced Botox shots can be a sign of a counterfeit or a watered-down product.
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About Dr. Anthony Griffin
As seen on ABC’s hit show, Extreme Makeover, and director of the Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgery Institute, Dr. Griffin personally guarantees that he will maintain the highest standards of professional excellence. As author of “Surgery Without Scars: A Worry-Free, Multi-Cultural Guide to Plastic Surgery Today,” Dr. Griffin specializes in minimally invasive procedures that minimize scars and emphasizes procedures that result in a natural appearance. Dr. Griffin considers himself as much artist as medical doctor when approaching any cosmetic procedure and maintains a sterling reputation. Performing some of the most complicated procedures on ABC’s Extreme Makeover, Dr. Griffin has also been featured on CNN’s Larry King Live, The Wayne Brady Show, The Donny Deutsch Show, The 700 Club, CNN Headline News, The Learning Channel (TLC), The Discovery Health Channel, E! Entertainment, Access Hollywood and more. Dr. Griffin is a diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has more than 17 years of training and experience in plastic surgery. He is board certified and an active member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Griffin has published many scientific articles and has made numerous presentations throughout the United States and abroad. Dr. Griffin is currently writing a new book “Extreme Satisfaction” that will explore the trend of plastic surgery and offer tips and advice for those seeking these procedures.
