A dermatologist in Huntington Beach, California was recently reprimanded for injecting non-FDA approved botulinum toxin into ten patients. The doctor avoided buying Botox Cosmetic, the FDA-approved wrinkle treatment made by Allergan, to try and save a few bucks. He wasn’t the only one. Turns out nearly a hundred dermatologists and plastic surgeons purchased the black…

The latest issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery includes the results of a new study of the wrinkle relaxer, Reloxin.  Doctors evaluated the long-term safety of Reloxin for repeated use in moderate to severe forehead wrinkles over the course of thirteen months. Medicis Pharmaceutical expects to receive FDA approval for Reloxin later this year.  This could…

One of the most commonly discussed singers in pop culture, John Meyer recently made headlines again by receiving Botox injections. Unlike most Botox recipients, however, Meyer’s treatments were not for facial wrinkles, but for a serious throat condition. Meyer recently developed a granuloma on his vocal chords, which interfered with his ability to sing and speak. This…

Botox works by blocking signals between nerves and muscles. This stops muscles from contracting. Different people often require differing amounts of Botox to get the results that they desire. For this reason most doctors will recommend touch ups at about 7-10 days. As Botox starts to take affect and wrinkles start to smooth out on one…

So far, 43 people have responded to our Botax poll since it was posted.  Thank you to everyone who participated!  Nearly 50 percent of you agreed that a tax on cosmetic surgery would discriminate against women. It’s not terribly surprising that most respondents sided with the discrimination argument, as that’s likely the most valid objection…

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 FDA…

Patients who had Botox treatments and also used the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care system were more satisfied with their results and had a greater improvement in overall facial appearance compared to patients who had Botox treatments with placebo in clinical trials. Obagi Nu-Derm works at the cellular level by exfoliating and stimulating cell turnover, so skin “behaves” and looks…