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Posted July 21, 2012 in Injection Treatments
Revance might make Botox injections obsolete Botox is extremely popular in the United States as a fast, relatively painless non-surgical way to reduce wrinkles and bring back a youthful appearance. However, the kicker is the word relatively: Botox must be injected, which means needles. Nobody really likes them, and some people might even forego the […]
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Posted July 08, 2012 in Injection Treatments
It’s not just for eradicating wrinkles! Botulinum Toxin Type A, a.k.a. Botox, is the most popular minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure in America, boasting 5.7 million procedures last year. When it comes to smoothing out forehead wrinkles, America chooses Botox. But did you know that Botox is good for more than just smoothing out laugh lines and […]
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Posted April 04, 2011 in Injection Treatments
Botox and Dysport may soon have competition in your surgeon’s office if early trials of a wrinkle freezing treatment see continued success, according to U.S. News. Though both Botox and Dysport are hugely popular non-surgical options for diminishing many facial lines and wrinkles, new alternatives are often being researched. This treatment, which is called cryoneuromodulation, […]
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Posted March 14, 2011 in Plastic Surgery
As tax season ramps up, refund checks are being sent out and, if the money isn’t going into savings, it’s likely to be used for an indulgence. For many, this means finally going in for a long put-off cosmetic surgery, according to abc15.com. Plastic surgeons in the Phoenix area say they are seeing a dramatic […]
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Posted March 07, 2011 in Injection Treatments
It’s certainly not news that wrinkle-reducing injectables like Botox and Dysport are seeing sales increases as the economy rebounds. It is noteworthy, however, what the companies are working toward in the wake of renewed consumer interest—topical versions, according to bnet.com. Botox, produced by Allergan and Dysport, produced by Medicis, contain similar components of the botulinum […]
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Posted December 31, 2010 in Cosmetic Surgery
According to survey data recently released by researchers at the University of Iowa, fewer Americans than previously supposed are engaging in medical tourism, or the practice of seeking cheaper plastic surgery and other procedures in countries outside the U.S. Brandon Alleman and his team of researchers at the University of Iowa surveyed 45 companies that […]
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Posted December 07, 2010 in Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media
E!’s new reality TV show ‘Bridalplasty’ promises brides-to-be the chance to win not only their dream wedding, but also their dream body. Each of the women questing for the ‘Bridalplasty’ prize has a wish list of cosmetic procedures they would seek should they beat out the competition, in addition to ideas for their wedding cake, […]
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Posted November 19, 2010 in Cosmetic Surgery
A study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology surveyed more than 300 patients to find out more about who makes up the ‘average’ population of cosmetic surgery seekers. According to survey results, the average patients having cosmetic treatments are college-educated, working moms. These results are unsurprising and coincide with statistical data released by […]
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Posted September 06, 2010 in Injection Treatments
Medicis, pharmaceutical giant and makers of the popular wrinkle filler Restylane, launched a rebate promotion in March 2010 to promote its injectable wrinkle relaxer and Botox competitor Dysport. To date, more than 100,000 patients have taken the so-called “Dysport Challenge.” The Dysport Challenge promotion essentially rewards patients who report whether they were satisfied with their Dysport […]
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Posted August 06, 2010 in Injection Treatments
Xeomin, a botulinum type A injectable treatment made by German pharmaceutical giant Merz, was finally FDA-approved to join Botox and Dysport on the U.S. market in late September, after having been available in Europe since 2008. Xeomin will likely compete with Botox and Dysport for a share of patients seeking to reduce forehead creases and […]
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