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 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
Local 12 news in Ohio aired this story today to answer the question “What is a Botox Breast lift?” https://youtu.be/JtgdReDKfaw Dr. Mandell-Brown, a fellow member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, explains that although the breast lift is common, and Botox is
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
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
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
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.”
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
In recent years, BOTOX® has received a great deal of media attention for its ability to solve a variety of concerns, from crow’s feet and brow lines to overactive sweat glands and migraines. Now, it turns out, BOTOX may also
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration announced approval for Botox to be used as a preventive treatment for chronic migraine headaches. The approval means that therapeutic treatments with Botox could begin to surpass the number of cosmetic treatments. People suffering from chronic
