Informative Speech On 'To Botox, Or Not To Botox'
Week 2 Assignment Template
Informative Presentation Outline (4-5 minutes)
Title: To Botox, Or Not To Botox
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about current uses, usage, and general information about Botox
Audience: Individuals against Botox procedures
Organizational Pattern: Categorical
Introduction:
I. By a show of hands how many people think Botox is just for housewives with too much time and money on their hands? II. While this is a popular belief, Botox, a propriety name for botulinum toxin, is being used across the demographic spectrum for results outside of the cosmetic realm. III. The FDA has approved numerous commercial …show more content…
Safety and known side effects
Body:
I. Botox is being used by virtually every group. A. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that there were 6.3 million Botox related procedures in 2013 B. $2B expenditure nationwide C. In Top 5 procedures for men and women D. Caucasians make up over 70% of all reported procedures, however all other major ethnic groups reported procedures II. The botulinum toxin is also being used for relief from many different medical problems. A. Crossed eye treatment, strabismus, since 1980s B. Cervical Dystonia; painful neck spasms that cause involuntary movements C. Migraines; new research shows Botox injections are effective in reducing the total # of headaches over a 180 day period III. Although botulinum toxin can cause the life threatening illness, botulism, when administered properly it has been determined to be safe for use A. No confirmed cases of toxin spreading when used
Informative Presentation Outline (4-5 minutes)
Title: To Botox, Or Not To Botox
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about current uses, usage, and general information about Botox
Audience: Individuals against Botox procedures
Organizational Pattern: Categorical
Introduction:
I. By a show of hands how many people think Botox is just for housewives with too much time and money on their hands? II. While this is a popular belief, Botox, a propriety name for botulinum toxin, is being used across the demographic spectrum for results outside of the cosmetic realm. III. The FDA has approved numerous commercial …show more content…
Safety and known side effects
Body:
I. Botox is being used by virtually every group. A. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that there were 6.3 million Botox related procedures in 2013 B. $2B expenditure nationwide C. In Top 5 procedures for men and women D. Caucasians make up over 70% of all reported procedures, however all other major ethnic groups reported procedures II. The botulinum toxin is also being used for relief from many different medical problems. A. Crossed eye treatment, strabismus, since 1980s B. Cervical Dystonia; painful neck spasms that cause involuntary movements C. Migraines; new research shows Botox injections are effective in reducing the total # of headaches over a 180 day period III. Although botulinum toxin can cause the life threatening illness, botulism, when administered properly it has been determined to be safe for use A. No confirmed cases of toxin spreading when used