There is an interesting article in The Body Odd on NBCNews.com regarding the many uses of Botox. We all know about Botox for wrinkles, but did you know that Botox can be used to treat many other problems? Botox has been used successfully to treat plantar fasciitis, migraines, overactive bladder, bulky calves, and even for […]
I hope you had a nice Christmas! Here is a story that came out the other day. The FDA has sent a warning letter to 350 medical practices who may have purchased counterfeit Botox from a Canadian supplier. From NBC News.com: The Food and Drug Administration said in a letter sent last month, a letter […]
There is an interesting study from the Journal of Psychiatric Research that claims that Botox can help alleviate depression. Is this true? From the RealSelf.com blog: The 16-week study appeared in the Journal of Psychiatric Research earlier this year and reported that the face’s inability to register emotion post-Botox may help those with treatment resistant […]
Here is a segment I did with ABC’s Nightline a few months back, when the term “Bro-Tox” was just getting picked up. It’s a cute little piece. We’re definitely seeing more and more men in my office for Botox. Many male celebs have reportedly admitted to having it done, including Patrick Dempsey and Simon Cowell. […]
It’s become a tradition on this blog for me to look into my crystal ball each year and declare my plastic surgery predictions for the New Year. Well, it’s already February, but better late than never! The TODAY Show Health page recently published my Five Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2012. They are: 5. Cosmetic filler […]
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The Washington Times has a very interesting article about plastic surgery and politicians. Some good examples include Nancy Pelosi (she appears to have had a facelift and eyelid lifts) and Joe Biden (his alleged Botox’d eyebrows in the VP debate with Sarah Palin was almost as comical as Palin’s debate performance). Can Botox hurt a […]
Is the third time the charm? This month the FDA approved Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles in the glabellar region (frown lines). This is the third botulinum toxin to be approved by the FDA for cosmetic use (following Botox and Dysport). Merz Aesthetics plans to release Xeomin for use in the Spring […]
Crazy story out of the Sun. A San Francisco mom admits to regularly injecting her eight year old daughter with mail-order Botox! According to the article, the mom stated: “What I am doing for Britney now will help her become a star. “I know one day she will be a model, actress or singer, and […]
A strange Botox-related story has been recently published on MSNBC.com. A Canadian woman, Patti Ann Moore, was recently pulled over by Canadian police for allegedly drinking and driving. When the police officer attempted to perform a breathalyzer test on her, she huffed and puffed but just couldn’t get her lips around the breathalyzer. She was […]
