The use of collagen-based wrinkle fillers has been gradually declining in the past two years —and it shows in the announcements by the leading manufacturers, Allergan and Johnson & Johnson, indicating that they will no longer produce their respective collagen products: the human-derived CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast, the bovine Zyderm and Zyplast for Allergan; the porcine [...]
The FDA has recently granted approval for several wrinkle fillers that contain lidocaine for increased comfort. These popular hyaluronic acid fillers can make your treatment experience easier, while providing the same results as previous versions.
3 injectable products were granted FDA approval in February 2010 for lidocaine versions in the U.S.:
Juvederm XC
Restylane-L
Perlane-L
Juvederm XC
In a clinical trial [...]
According to researchers in Tehran, Botox has potential as a treatment for chronic tennis elbow. A study appearing in the journal of the Canadian Medical Association documents the use of Botulinum toxin for treatment of chronic tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis.
At the Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex in Tehran, a randomized placebo-controlled trial was [...]
Allergan, the pharmaceutical company behind Botox, Juvederm and Latisse, just launched a social media campaign to educate you, the consumer, about how to incorporate injectable treatments into your aesthetic routine.
Fans of Juvederm on Facebook will get helpful tips on cosmetics, health, beauty and fitness, courtesy of Allergan and television personality Dayna Devon.
Devon says she has [...]
Botox could be used as a migraine headache treatment, according to new research published in the medical journal Archives of Dermatology. Authors of the new study say Botox injections “at doses appropriate for cosmetic purposes may be sufficient to prevent migraine attacks.”
According to writers on Bloomberg news, pharmaceutical company and Botox manufacturer Allergan applied for [...]
I’m a single woman, 79 years old, with a grown son, and a wonderful daughter-in-law and granddaughter. I’m happy to tell you about my experience with Dr. Pancholi and his great staff. I met them 10 months ago, to get fillers – Botox and Juvederm – because my face was looking old and [...]
Today, I want to write about a body part that I wish would stay larger, but seems to be thinning out over time, adding years to my face while I’m busy trying to age gracefully.
Can you guess what it is?
I’m talking about lips! I want those lips I see on women that look plush and [...]
Local 12 news in Ohio aired this story today to answer the question “What is a Botox Breast lift?”
Dr. Mandell-Brown, a fellow member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, explains that although the breast lift is common, and Botox is practical and effective, the so-called Botox Breast Lift is not a cost effective cosmetic [...]
Based on patient input, researchers have formulated a “conceptual framework” that defines successful breast surgery, in a general sense. 6 factors can influence patient satisfaction and quality-of-life improvements in cosmetic surgery of the breast:
1. Aesthetic improvement – this is obviously, by definition, the main goal of cosmetic breast surgery. participants of the study commented about [...]
Before and after breast augmentation, women often share concerns about whether breast implants will affect their ability to breast feed. Another common concern is for the safety of the child; will the presence of a synthetic implant affect the breast milk in some way?
First of all, it is possible that breast implants will disrupt your [...]
