Support Your Personal Best Public Education Campaign Spitz And Comaneci To Share Tips On Achieving Your Personal Best And Discuss Why They Talked To Their Physicians About BOTOX Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) Treatment (NAPSA)—Five-time gold medalist, Nadia Comaneci, and nine time gold medalist, Mark Spitz, joined Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A), to launch a new consumer education campaign— Your Personal Best. As part of the campaign, Comaneci and Spitz will share tips on how they remain at the top of their game in an effort to inspire men and women to achieve their own personal best—hbeit through diet, exercise or by improving their personal skin care routine. According to a recent national survey (n=2,403), four in five peo- ple define their personal best as a combination of feeling their best, looking their best and fulfilling their responsibilities.’ Recognizing this, long-time friends, Comaneci (46) and Spitz (58) will travel the nation offering tips and insights on how women and men can define their own personal gold standard and achieve their goals. According to acclaimed dermatologist and psychiatrist, Dr. Amy Wechsler, the Your Personal Best mission of encouraging people to define their own personal best and focus on total wellness is often a key factor to personal satisfaction. "I always tell my patients that their health and personal state of mind are closely connected. Simply put, improving your state of mind can be achieved by exercising, making healthy food choices and taking care of your skin. As a dermatolo- Tips from Nadia Comaneci and Mark Spitz to Reach Your Best In order to achieve your personal best, Comaneci and Spitz recommend doing the following: Reduce Stress—Approximately three-quarters (77%) of Americans experienced physical symptomsof stress (fatique, upset stomach,dizziness)’ Be Sun Smart—While 58% of people say they are concerned aboutskin cancer, 40% of Americans never use sunscreen and only 11% use an SPF 15 or higher daily’ Get Active—39.5% ofU.S.adults are physically inactive’ Catch Some Zzzs—Approximately 7 in 10 U.S. adults (71%) are getting less than the recommendedeight hours of sleep a night on weekdays’ @ looked like an ‘11’ and made me upset with the way I looked, and that’s when I talked to my physi- cian about incorporating BOTOX Cosmetic treatment into my skin care routine.” Mark Spitz, who holds the world record for the greatest num- ber of gold medals achieved in a single Olympic game, decided to talk to his physician about BOTOX Cosmetic treatment for the first time. “As a financial advisor and motivational speaker, my facial expression is a very important part of my message,” said Spitz. “When I am serious, my ‘11’ makes me look unapproachable rather than congenial. I knew I had to do something about it, but I just didn’t know what my options were. Then I heard about gist, I reeommend a personalized BOTOX Cosmetic and spoke to patients achieve the results they're me to see a great doctor who answered all my questions.” skin care regimen to help my looking for. By helping them improve their skin, I am putting them a step closer to achieving the ultimate mind-body connection.” Comaneci agrees. “As a mother of an active two-yearold boy, I am constantly on the go and trying to find time to take care of myself,” said Comaneci, who today runs a gymnastics school with husband and fellow gold medalist gymnast, Bart Conner. “About five years ago, I realized that while I exercised and ate right most of mylife, there was nothing I could do on my own that would get rid of those two stubborn frown lines stamped on my forehead. They my wife about it. She encouraged “Today, more and more women bring their husbands into my office for a BOTOX Cosmetic treatment to lose their ‘11,” said Dr. Wechsler. “Men are now learning what women whoare treated with BOTOX Cosmetic have known for a long time—it’s not about looking younger, but about achieving a natural look.” For more information, go to www.YPBevents.com to find additional tips on achieving your per- sonal best, questions to ask your physician about BOTOX Cosmetic and to find a trained physi- cian in your area. BOTOX Cosmetic is approved for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people ages 18-65. Important Safety Information: Serious heart problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely. If you think you are having an allergic reaction or other reactions, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, call your doctor immediately. The most commonside effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness and/or bleeding /bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. For more information on BOTOX Cosmetic, please visit www.BOTOXCosmetic.com. 2008 Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA 92612. mark owned by Allergan, Inc. "TSC, a division of Yankelovich. “BOTOX Cosmetic Your Personal Best.” June 2008. Page 1. “American Psychological Association. Stress a Major Health Problem in the U.S., Warns APA. October 24, 2007. Available at: http: / /www.apa.org | releases /stressproblem.html. Retrieved June 2, 2008. 3Skin Cancer Foundation. Survey: Tanned Skin Losing its Appeal. May 28, 2007. Available at hitp:/ /www.skincancer.org / content / view /252/70. 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