Category Archives: Botox

The high popularity of BOTOX® injections to smooth out frown lines and other wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes has led to development of competing similar products. Fifteen European countries have approved one called Azzalure® including Portugal, Denmark, France, and most recently, the U.K. Cosmetic surgery in the U.K. has been growing by […]

When the economy slows down and shrinks, as it has been doing lately, discounts become more frequent and more attractive. You may have seen some advertising for low-price BOTOX treatments or cheap skin treatments using dermal fillers like Restylane®. Perhaps you have also seen recent news about Heparin imported from China which caused deaths and […]

With the economic downturn and rounds of layoffs happening, non-invasive cosmetic procedures have become more popular. It seems that to reduce their chances of being laid off, some people try to avoid taking time off work, such as the week or two of recovery time which would be required after a facelift. The so-called “lunchtime” […]

Botox injections are the top non-surgical cosmetic procedure according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In 2007, 4,625,192 Botox injections were given, up from 4,090,517 in 2006. The next in popularity is injections of dermal fillers, at only 1,050,722 procedures in 2007. How Does Botox Work? Unlike dermal fillers, which inject some type of […]

New York City now has a Manhattan walk-in BOTOX clinic where you can pop in on your lunch hour after you pick up your sandwich and coffee and rejuvenate your face. No appointment is necessary and no pre-treatment consultation. It’s called “SmoothMed: BOTOX Cosmetic on the Go” and is a short walk from Bloomingdales. It […]

A Botox breast lift is a relatively new procedure.It works by injecting the pectoral muscles with Botox, which causes them to relax.When these muscles relax, other muscles are forced to take up the slack.In terms of the chest, this is largely the muscles in the upper back, which results in a repositioning of the shoulder […]

Yesterday, Allergan, Inc, the maker of Botox, reported that it received a subpoena from the US Department of Justice regarding its promotion of Botox for use in treating headaches. Coming a short time after allegations that Botox (and a similar competing product) caused the death of 16 people, this newest development may unnerve some users […]

Using Botox and fillers together has taken results to a whole new level, and now some innovative doctors are using Botox in combination with other in-office treatments such as lasers. Botox is being used with fractional resurfacing to treat wrinkling on the cheeks, which until now could only be addressed with surgery or aggressive laser […]

It has recently come to light that Botox, used to treat a variety of problems including wrinkles and headaches, and a similar injected drug, have been associated with sixteen deaths, four them being children, and scores of serious injuries that occurred after the drug spread to people’s vital organs. The drug is a neurotoxin used […]

BOTOX has enjoyed growing popularity over the last few years as an effective treatment for lateral crow’s feet and frown lines. Injected through the skin into the underlying muscle, BOTOX works by paralyzing the muscles responsible for causing the wrinkles. Since the muscle cannot continue to function, lines soften and in some instances, are eliminated. […]