Category: Botox and Fillers

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FDA advises consumers on spotting the difference One of the things that makes Botox so popular with patients is how quick the procedure can be to undergo, and to recover from, compared to more invasive alternatives. But Botox is not quick or easy to produce, no – the product is made according to rigorous specifications… Continue Reading »

Dr. Anthony Youn recently appeared on Rachel Ray demonstrating the “ouchless needle” for Botox injection. The ouch less needle is a product made by BellaNovus, which delivers a stream of cooling vapor to the treatment area prior to injection. After a quick spray of the coolant, Dr. Youn covers the patient’s eyes and then performs… Continue Reading »

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Last month, I wrote about the role of Botox in the physical rehabilitation of a British girl who suffered a stroke at the age of 15. But what are some of the other non-cosmetic uses for Botox? A quick refresher: Botox Cosmetic is a popular nonsurgical alternative to facelift. Like Dysport, Botox is made from… Continue Reading »

“Bro-tox” is the name for the latest cosmetic surgery trend, which has seen an increase in men getting Botox injections, according to ABC News. Actor Johnny Markoudakis told ABC that he got Botox injections in his forehead and around his eyes, and a week later people told him he looked more refreshed. But Bro-tox patients include… Continue Reading »

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Popular wrinkle filler Botox may one day be available in gel form, according to U.S. News & World Report. Early research suggests the topical Botox gel is effective at reducing crow’s feet. The gel contains botulinum toxin, which is Botox’s active ingredient, and results last about four months — similar to the results from Botox… Continue Reading »

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Does getting Botox inhibit our ability to read others’ facial emotions? It might, according to a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science that found that people who had Botox injections were significantly less accurate at reading others’ emotions in photos compared to those who had Restylane injections. Despite the findings, it’s important to note that… Continue Reading »

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