Considering Botox? Do Your Homework

When you hear the word Botox, do you think of wrinkles, crows feet, or frown lines? If so, then you are not alone as more than 7 million Americans received Botox injections for cosmetic needs. Doctors also prescribe Botox medically because of its ability to restrict muscle movement.

Makers of Botox use a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum which is harvested from natural environmental resources like lakes and forests. Since the bacterias spore count is low in this setting, they are harmless to humans. Clostridium botulinum, in more substantial amounts, produces a neurotoxin called botulinum. It is only when the bacteria produces botulinum that it becomes problematic which is why it is necessary to receive injections from trained experts.

How Does Botox Work?

Botox injections prevent muscle movement by blocking the nerve signal from the muscle to the brain. The injections are administered by inserting a small needle into the muscle and injecting the nerve signal generator (botulinum toxin) which causes a paralyzing of the muscle. The movement of the affected area of the body is restricted by small clips so that affected area will not move or frown.

What Are The Side Effects?

While the drug has a very small chance of causing the muscle to relax, it has been linked to permanent frown lines, creases, wrinkles, drooping of the eyebrow, crow’s feet and increased wrinkling of the eyelids. The rest of the applied area is unaffected and generally does not receive any treatment. There is also a rare chance that there is an allergic reaction which produces a rash similar to the flu. The rash disappears within 24 hours. The rash, in severe cases is a raised patch of skin that may need medication to resolve. To make sure you are not a candidate for this reaction, please do not take this medicine within 4 days before or after getting Botox.

When To Seek Medical Advice

Before Botox injections, seek medical advice from your doctor.

There is also a great deal of information available about the side effects of Botox treatments. You may find it helpful to use search engines to find the most popular, and also the most reliable, information sources available.

When To Ask Your Doctor For Trial Or Side Effects information?

At the end of the consultation, you are strongly encouraged to take part in a Trial Information Session and ask your doctor any questions you may have about the procedure. Ask your doctor about any medical conditions, dietary restrictions, smoking history or treatments you may be taking.

When To Consider Your Other Options?

When considering your other options, bear in mind that Botox, which is a medication administered by injection, may have very limited clinical applications.

When you consult your doctor before treatment, make sure you provide them with as much information as possible, including the results and reasons why you are making the treatment, especially if you are considering getting the treatment for cosmetic reasons.

You are strongly encouraged to follow your doctor’s treatment instructions strictly, to avoid any side effects or other problems.

Your doctor is likely to advise careful skin care, and to prescribe medications to deal with any potential side effects.

If after a few days you do experience a slight inconvenience or discomfort, bear in mind that you are under medical care and that it could be irritating for a patient, so be polite and patient. Remember that you are a patient and expect special treatment.

Your doctor is likely to explain the procedure, the expected results and give you treatment instructions.

Any more questions? Ask them! This is your doctor and they want you to fully understand the procedure.

If you really want to know more, ask your doctor to explain the procedure to another patient. This will help you understand the procedure from the point of view of someone who has had the procedure done and is satisfied.

When you are satisfied with your doctor, with your treatment and with the explanation, ask to have the treatment to remove your filler re-done at the same time. This may be re-done once every four months or once every two years. When this is done, you will not need to worry about injections again until your hair growth returns to normal.

Reconstructive procedures are sometimes done in combination with other procedures as well as laser and other technologies. These combined procedures can help in maintaining a better and healthier looking complexion.

Follow your doctor’s treatment instructions and ask questions if you need to. However, please understand that there will be risks. Please understand that the results are temporary. Please understand that the treatments are quite expensive.

You may be able to buy products that reduce your need for injections. You may be able to arrange for the treatments to be re-done at regular intervals. If this is not possible, please be informed that it is likely that you will have the scarring from two injections in the same area. That is what results from doing the treatment. It is very painful. It is quite expensive. And it is likely to be sore for the rest of your life.

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May 02

Why Customer Service Is Important

We at F2F Telecommunications have heard countless horror stories from customers regarding contracts they were locked into and extremely poor customer service, partly as a result of auto-renew contracts and out-of-country support services. It seems to be a standard practice among larger companies in our industry to catch customers and then forget about their needs after the contract is signed.

Here at F2F Telecommunications, we pride ourselves on retaining customers because of our quality work, Products, and service instead of contracts that trap you in our services. Here are five top reasons why we value customer service as part of our business strategy rather than a checkbox for what a company is supposed to have.

5 Top Reasons Why Customer Service is Important

Customer service is both a way to interact with your customers and a problem-solving solution that has a meaningful impact on the company, the employees, and the people you serve. There are many reasons why quality customer service is important to have in your business, but here are five of the best ones:

1) It’s Cheaper to Retain

When you break down the numbers, it’s far more profitable to keep your customers than to have a high turnover. Customer service is a major factor in retaining customers and building a loyal base, making a steady stream of profit from repeat sales that you can count on instead of constantly spending money to elicit new sales only. It’s essentially very simple, the more customers you have the more profitable your company and the more growth potential you have. It’s difficult to do this when you’re constantly soliciting customers with no steady base.

2) Referrals Over Recruiting

Word-of-mouth is an old marketing strategy that will never lose its potency, simply because people are Social and will tell their friends and family members about a company or product they like. Positive referrals come directly from existing customers and ones you’ve served in the past, and nothing damages a good reputation or creates negative word-of-mouth faster than poor customer service. The best part of having your customers say positive things about your service and brand is that it costs you nothing from your marketing budget.

3) Retaining Employees

Good customer service is partly built out of happy customer service agents and they’re likely to be happier with policies that don’t make them feel sleazy every day. Another aspect of how good customer service helps retain employees is management’s drive to keep them happy, which means they’ll work harder to satisfy your customers. It’s a positive cycle that includes customer service strategy and keeping your employees happy to provide better customer service that is reinforced by the policies you have.

4) Proactive Opportunities

It’s difficult to know that your company has an issue unless someone tells you about it. Having a good customer service team that actively listens to your customers can help you take a proactive approach to solving problems before they become big ones. This also means listening to your customer-facing employees and taking note of what they’re trying to bring your attention to. Not only does this provide the opportunity to solve an issue before it grows out of control, but it also helps build customer loyalty and feeds retention.

5) Gives a Competitive Advantage

As we mentioned at the beginning, poor customer service seems to be a popular option amongst larger companies and that gives us at F2F Telecommunications a competitive advantage that we’re dedicated to. By providing great customer service to our current customers, they’re likely to spread the word to friends and family members who aren’t happy with their current service. That can attract new customers to us and demonstrate to us that our customer service strategy is good for our customers, keeping both our company and our customers happy.

At F2F our customer service is not only in-country but local to you. In addition to our free remote moves and changes, our on-site technicians are always available when needed. We are very proud that we’ve had the same customers for over a decade, and welcome new businesses to our services. We continuously work hard to ensure every new customer is as happy and stays with us as long as our current customers do. To learn more about us, please click below.

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Jun 22

Securing Your IRMAA Refund: A Medicare Guide

Ever felt like you’re stuck in a maze, chasing the elusive cheese of an irmaa refund? Like Alice down the rabbit hole, everything seems confusing and upside-down. medicare premiums are no Wonderland – especially when you’ve paid more than your fair share.

You may have heard whispers about getting some money back if you’ve overpaid on IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). But how? The rules seem as tangled as Rapunzel’s hair!

In this post, we’ll cut through those knots together. We’ll navigate reimbursement processes, explore ways to lower your IRMAA based on life-changing events, and guide retirees on receiving their automatic reimbursements from health benefits programs.

We’re turning confusion into clarity; lost into found. Are you ready to find that cheese at last?

Understanding IRMAA and Its Reimbursement Process

The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is a high-income surcharge that’s applied to the Medicare Part B premiums of high-income individuals. If you’ve been paying more than the standard amount for your premiums, you might be eligible for an IRMAA refund.

Let’s dive into how this process works. If you’re a retiree or have dependents who are qualified for Medicare, then you can be pleased. You get reimbursed annually for the standard Medicare Part B amount – penalties and late enrollment fees not included.

In 2023, this amounted to $170.10 per month or $2041.20 over the year – talk about savings.

How to Apply for an IRMAA Refund

To start with applying for your IRMAA refund requires some preparation but can save you money in return. Those retirees who paid above the standard premium can submit their application form.

This means filling out detailed paperwork which will allow reimbursement claims from those pesky additional costs associated with higher incomes on medicare plans such as drug coverage charges among others.

Important Stats
Total Standard Premium Cost Yearly	$2041.20
Date when Reimbursements were Issued	April 2023
Expected IRMAA Reimbursement Date for 2023	3rd week of October 2023

Hang in there, patience pays off. Just to let you know, your reimbursement is expected to hit your account by the third week of October 202.

Got a hefty Medicare Part B premium? You might be due an IRMAA refund. In 2023, standard reimbursements hit $2041.20 yearly – now that’s some real savings. Keep your eyes peeled for the payout in October 2023. #Click to Tweet

Lowering Your IRMAA Based on Life-Changing Events

You may be eligible for a lower IRMAA if you have experienced significant life changes, such as marriage, divorce or loss of income. That’s right. You may be able to use these events to qualify for a lower IRMAA.

A sudden decrease in income could significantly affect the amount you’re expected to pay towards your Medicare Part B and D premiums. For instance, if you’ve recently retired and are now receiving less from your pension check than when working full-time, this is considered a valid reason for re-evaluating your IRMAA surcharge.

Using Amended Tax Returns to Lower Your IRMAA

Your tax return plays an integral role in determining the standard monthly adjustment. Specifically, Social Security uses modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) data from IRS tax returns two years prior – essentially looking back at what was earned then – not necessarily reflecting where things stand today. The good news is that by using amended tax returns following significant changes in circumstances; it’s possible we can work together towards lowering that pesky additional charge.

When calculating IRMAA amounts initially determined by MAGI details found within your IRS tax return two years ago – so let’s say 2023 figures would determine adjustments applied during 2023 – they aren’t always representative of present financial status due major shifts experienced since those records were last filed. Thankfully though there exists potential relief available via submitting updated documents showing revised earnings post any life-altering situations occurring subsequently thereby potentially leading toward reductions concerning these extra payments.

Aug 12

15 Game Changing Questions To Ask Your Multilevel Water Alkalizer Salesperson.

From a 21year industry veteran.

Does it make alkaline water? (water with alkaline minerals) No.. It’s high pH water with very low alkalizing ability. Check this video explainer here. Check this discussion of how to alkalize .. or not .. using water and diet See how easy it really is to alkalize here. Read about the sort of problems that may surface with so-called alkaline water.
What does ORP mean? Orp is an INDICATION, shown as an electrical charge in the water of POSSIBLE molecular hydrogen, which has some ability to SUPPORT antioxidant effects in the body. High ORP does not necessarily indicate high H2. See this simple explanation of what ORP is.. and isn`t.
Does it filter chloramines? Chloramines are commonly used in municipal water supply. It does not. To remove or reduce chloramines they’ll try to sell you an expensive extra filter that will go between the alkalizer and your tap. Read more about how to buy a water filter here. Read more about chloramines in your drinking water here.
Does it filter fluoride? It does not. To remove or reduce fluoride they’ll try to sell you another expensive extra filter that will go between the alkalizer and your tap. Want to know more about why your new alkalizer should remove fluoride? Is fluoride really so bad that it should be removed by your alkalizer? Learn more.
Does it remove heavy metals? It does not compared to good water filters that employ better technology. To really remove or reduce heavy metals they’ll try to sell you another expensive extra filter that will go between the alkalizer and your tap.
Does it remove nitrates, Bisphenol-A, PFOA’s, viruses, pharmaceuticals parasites and bacteria? No. Read more about PFOAs here. Read more about 1,2,3-TCP here. Read about where BPA-A comes from and ask your seller if there is any polycarbonate in his alkalizer. here Learn all about how pharmaceuticals are getting into our drinking water here.
Do you need to send it back to the supplier for cleaning annually or more? Yes. Ask who pays for that, how often, and whether the warranty depends on it. And perhaps investigate why other ionizers have overcome this expensive necessity. See more here
Does it produce molecular hydrogen? Yes, some. H2 production is highly dependent on source water and how clean the plates are in the machine. A constant cleanse program is required to maintain H2 output. Without constant 20-minute cleanses you may get no H2. Time spent on Google will reveal many more efficient devices at a fraction of the cost. See more from a hydrogen expert here Read a user`s story here.
Is any level of H2 output unconditionally guaranteed? No.
Does it add alkaline minerals to the water? No. It uses electricity to artificially create high pH water which is not the same in terms of health as alkaline minerals. The only alkaline minerals in the water were already in the water it used to make its output water.
Does it microcluster the water? Ask for proof that you can understand,. The micro-clustering of ionized water has never been proven, even though it is used relentlessly in selling the units.
Did Otto Warburg really say Cancer cannot survive in an alkaline body? He did not. Check this post about what Otto really said.
What will it cost me every year in replacement of all of my prefilters for chloramines, fluoride, heavy metals etc plus sending it back to the supplier for cleansing plus replacement of the internal filters in the machine? Prepare for a shock. Make sure to ask about all the contaminants you want removed, and for actual independent test results over the life of the filter.
If I only sell a unit once or twice a year will I have the same financial benefits as someone who sells a machine a month? The MLM system benefits regular and high performers far more. You may also be asked to meet certain targets to maintain your status with the company. See what you are giving for FREE to sell an MLM water alkalizer here.
Can your seller show you the statutory statement of average earnings as required by government in the US? According to the Direct marketing Association, one distributor in 20 will ever get their initial investment back from an MLM scheme. Be firm ask for the statement. Read the Life and Death of the Water Ionizer here. The Alkaway

UltraStream delivers real alkaline water, higher H2 levels land far superior filtration for a fraction of the cost of an MLM alkalizer. Want to learn more? Talk to Leon in USA Talk to Angela in Canada Talk to Callum in UK Talk to JJ in Singapore and Malaysia Talk to Michael in Australia Talk to Leon in NZ