It appears the basis for the VH-1 hit reality show, Bridalplasty, was not far from the truth. Newport Beach-based Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tenley Lawton has seen firsthand the growing trend of soon-to-be-brides turning to cosmetic surgery to help create the “perfect” look for the “perfect” day. “Brides are spending anywhere between $200-$12,000 on [...]
A “mommy makeover” is a term used for any plastic surgery procedure requested by a woman to restore their post-pregnancy bodies. Many critics would say that mommy makeovers are driven by unrealistic societal expectations of mothers, which includes pop culture’s obsession with how quickly celebrity moms regain their “pre-baby” figures after childbirth. However, New York [...]
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) today announced positive clinical results demonstrating a significant efficacy advantage with Dysport™ (abobotulinumtoxinA) over Botox® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of Crow’s feet. The data were presented Friday, September 24 at a scientific session at the AAFPRS 2010 Annual Fall Meeting, taking place September 23-26 in Boston. [...]
Sep 28 2010 | Posted in
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American pharmaceutical manufacturer Allergan Inc. has agreed to plead guilty and pay $600 million to resolve its criminal and civil liability arising from the company’s unlawful promotion of its biological product, Botox® Therapeutic, for uses not approved as safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Justice Department announced today. The resolution [...]
Sep 2 2010 | Posted in
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The new drug Xeomin was approved for treatment of dystonia or blepharospasm, but does it have the potential for market sharre beyond this niche? BOTOX has systematically expanded it’s uses since it’s entry into the market. Will Xeomin ever go head to head with BOTOX? In April the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration [...]
Aug 13 2010 | Posted in
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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 [...]
Jul 13 2010 | Posted in
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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 at Oregon Health & [...]
May 9 2010 | Posted in
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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 [...]
Apr 18 2010 | Posted in
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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 is a legitimate [...]
Apr 5 2010 | Posted in
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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 [...]
Jan 8 2010 | Posted in
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