Injectables
S3 Therapy or “Vampire BOTOX”
The therapeutic use of one’s own platelet rich plasma constitutes a relatively new biotechnology that has been a breakthrough in the stimulation and acceleration of soft tissue and bone healing. S3 Therapy has the purpose to regenerate the skin. S3 Therapy (Stimulated Self serum therapy) improves the appearance of wrinkles, heals scars as well as [...]
Botox can reduce wrinkles with less frequent injections
OHSU research shows patients can reduce frequency of Botox® Cosmetic treatments over time, saving money while still reducing dynamic wrinkles that come with age
Patients can decrease the frequency of Botox® Cosmetic injections after approximately two years and still receive most of the same wrinkle-smoothing cosmetic benefits, according to new research [...]
Botox used to shape sexy legs
Women forking out for a killer pair of high heels are also paying for the ultimate accessory – Botox to make their legs look better in stilettos.An Auckland cosmetic physician has found a demand for his calf-thinning services, in which he uses large amounts of Botox to sculpt women's legs and make calf muscles appear [...]
Study to Evaluate Botox Versus Medication For Female Bladder Control
A new study is underway at Loyola University Health System (LUHS) to compare botulinum toxin A or Botox® versus common oral medications for urge incontinence in women. Urge incontinence is urinary incontinence with a strong or sudden need to urinate. Millions of women suffer in silence each day from this condition.
“Incontinence [...]
The boy-toxers: One in five botox patients is a man, with City bankers ironing out wrinkles to get ahead
Almost one in five cosmetic surgery patients are now men with City bankers spending their bonuses on ‘Boytox’ treatments to get rid of their wrinkles, a new report showed yesterday.Britain’s males are recognising the increasingly tough jobs market means personal appearance is more important than ever and are prepared to emulate women by turning to [...]
DIY Botox business busted in Mansfield Texas
Undercover officers raided the home of a Mansfield woman who they say was selling do-it-yourself wrinkle treatments.Police confiscated boxes, computers and more at the home of Laurie D’Alleva and charged the Tarrant County woman with illegally offering prescription drugs — including botulinum toxin Botox injections — without a license.
Read full story via Health [...]
Warnings over DIY Botox kits
Vain Brits are putting their lives at risk by buying DIY Botox kits online and injecting themselves with the drug at home.Experts say users are also in danger of paralysis and even blindness – as the muscle-freezing toxin can stop eyeballs moving.
Read full story via The Sun News.
Botox gets a rival Azzalure
A serious contender to Botox – the celebrities’ favourite frown-freezer – has been launched in the UK.
Azzalure was previously marketed under the brand name Dysport, but licensed only to treat medical conditions such as cerebral palsy, facial tics and strokes – but it can now be used for cosmetic use.
Read full story via Mail Online.
Bellevue salon owner faces trial for bad Botox
Another story that illustrates the perils of seeking cheap BOTOX or other cosmetic suregery treatments from non-professionals. This article in the seattlepi.com tells the story of a woman who was injected with a substance sold as BOTOX by a Bellevue salon owner. It resulted in brown spots that needed to be treated by a plastic [...]
Site Offers DIY BOTOX Without Prescription — With How-To Video
Wired magazine ran an article on the following website that offers BOTOX without a prescription and a how to video on do it yourself BOTOX injections. This is a very disturbing idea. Not only do you not know whether the product you are injecting into your face is authentic, but to think you could be [...]
