March 22, 2010 | Injection Treatments
“In my 30s, I began receiving treatment with a dermal filler when I noticed these deep lines starting to form around my nose and mouth that looked like two parentheses and couldn’t be filled in with the creams I was using,” says Dayna Devon, voice of the Juvederm “Switch Up” campaign to educate consumers about […]
Read MoreMarch 01, 2010 | Injection Treatments
To reduce those unsightly lines and wrinkles on the face, some people are putting their trust in the ancient science of acupuncture, a Chinese therapy long believed to alleviate physical and emotional imbalances. Dr. Bruce Genter, a plastic surgeon in Pennsylvania, voiced his skepticism in this ABC news segment, pointing to the lack of scientific […]
Read MoreJanuary 04, 2010 | Injection Treatments
During the start of the year, many of us take stock of what we’ve accomplished and focus on aspects of our life we hope to improve. If reducing lines, wrinkles and grooves on your face is near the top of your self-improvement wish list, you may want to consider Botox. BOTOX injections may be the […]
Read MoreNovember 11, 2009 | Injection Treatments
Although many people admire a DIY attitude and work ethic, some things should always be left to a professional; cosmetic surgery is definitely one of those things. 20/20 is asking people online “Have you tried do-it yourself plastic surgery?” The news organization claims that products like Restylane, Juvederm, and Botox are being “self-injected.” RealSelf.com has […]
Read MoreJune 01, 2009 | Injection Treatments
Researchers working with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) recently gathered information on 687 patients who had received Botox and/or dermal filler treatment. A document containing a full summary of the findings is available here; a few of the noteworthy results are as follows: – Most respondents described themselves as healthy individuals; 95 […]
Read MoreMay 03, 2009 | Injection Treatments
A new Botox competitor from Ipsen and Medicis Pharmaceutical has received FDA approval for treating wrinkles and dystonia. Plastic surgeons and dermatologists may have the drug available for cosmetic use in just 30 – 60 days. Rather than rebranding the drug ‘Reloxin’ as planned, Medicis decided to retain its original European name, Dysport The April […]
Read MoreApril 30, 2009 | Injection Treatments
By now, we have firmly established that Botox effectively smooths out facial wrinkles, but is that all we should use it for? Doctors once thought that off-label use of the drug – which was originally developed for treating muscles spasms – would be fairly limited. If you do a little research however, you’ll find that […]
Read MoreMarch 19, 2009 | Injection Treatments
A study on the safety of the wrinkle relaxer ‘Reloxin’ was just published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery‘s March/April issue. The safety and effectiveness of Reloxin was evaluated for moderate to severe forehead wrinkles or ‘glabeller lines.’ The FDA has not yet approved Reloxin, but spokespersons from Medicis Pharmaceutical say clearance is expected later […]
Read MoreNovember 30, 2008 | Injection Treatments
On November 18, Food and Drug Administration officials will meet with a panel of outside experts to discuss possible changes in the labeling of cosmetic dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse and others that continue to flood the market. Within the last six years, the FDA has received 930 reports about complications related to injectable […]
Read MoreAugust 06, 2008 | Injection Treatments
Recently, in Southern California, seven doctors were disciplined by the California Medical Board for using a non-FDA approved Botulinum toxin like Botox Cosmetic Drug on patients. The doctors claimed to have purchased the drug at medical conventions not knowing it wasn’t FDA approved for use on humans. They were looking to save money from using […]
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