
While recent research has prompted fears about the safety of Botox, one of the product’s pioneers has spoken out, claiming that the product remains safe when used for cosmetic indications, as di...

Botox continues to defy the recession, according to new research, as more consumers ditch expensive skincare products and opt for longer-lasting cosmetic treatment instead.
According to resea...

Would you buy a DIY Botox kit on eBay? Sure, you don’t need a prescription and it only cost £62, but do-it-yourself Botox could have serious complications and potentially achieve the exact...

A new alternative to Botox has been approved by the FDA. Dysport, which has long been used in Europe and Brazil, is now the second cosmetic botulinum toxin available on the US market.
Brazili...

The credit crunch hasn’t affected Botox sales adversely. In fact, Botox use has shot up. But the dangers of so-called bargain Botox are something to be aware of.
Botox isn’t somet...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed approving Botox alternative Reloxin while it discusses labelling and risk mitigation with the manufacturers of the drug, Medicis Pharmaceutical Co...

Popstar and pin-up Kylie Minogue has admitted to having Botox injections to keep up her youthful appearance.
Speaking to Elle magazine, she said: “I’m definitely not one o...

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, then there’s Botox on both planets. The Harley Medical Group has today revealed that one-fifth of its Botox patients are now men.
Young ...

News this week that Jenny McCarthy likes a “little bit” of Botox. The comedian regaled Oprah and her audience with tips, claiming that Botox helps people feel better.
But Botox doesn&rs...

Botox alternative Reloxin seems to be safe and effective in smoothing forehead wrinkles, a new US study has found. Reloxin has yet to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but could p...

Botox may alleviate symptoms of depression according to new research. The annual British Association of Cosmetic Doctors heard that Botox injections’ relaxing effects on the frown muscles leads ...

Botox is not just for celebrities, according to Sunday Times columnist India Knight.The writer has been an outspoken critic of the treatment in the past, but explained that as time passed she came to ...

The cosmetic surgery industry has had a "breakthrough" in its understanding of facial rejuvenation, it has been claimed.A study published in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons journal ...

Natural, rested and subtle are ways to describe the results people should expect from facial rejuvenation, it has been claimed.Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Alan Serure told the Houston Chroni...

Gordon Ramsay's fresh-faced look at Britain's Best 2008 Awards has sparked rumours he may have had Botox.The Daily Mail reported that the celebrity chef's frown and chin lines were rather less pronoun...

Television personality Amanda Holden has confessed to having Botox injections.The Britain's Got Talent Judge admitted in an interview with the News of the World that she has relied on the treatment to...

Botox is becoming so prominent it has even been featured as a storyline in the new Sex and the City film.Reported by USA Today, the movie includes Samantha urging Carrie to have Botox injections to ke...

Botox and other forms of facial rejuvenation are rising in popularity because they are quick and easy, it has been claimed.Physician Dr Joel Schlessinger has claimed that many people are seeking minim...

A US-based trend of holding so-called "Botox parties" is causing a stir in the cosmetic surgery industry.The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Asaps) has warned that undergoing...

As facial rejuvenation becomes more popular among women preparing for their big day, a US plastic surgeon has warned of the do's and dont's of bridal Botox.The Guardian recently highlighted the increa...

Facial rejuvenation treatment cannot improve people's looks, but simply delay the ageing process, it has been revealed.Speaking to the Times, cosmetic surgeon Jean Louis Sebagh explained that his work...

The increasing trend of non-surgical beauty treatments such as Botox, face peels and teeth whitening is leading to a number of concerns regarding their safety, reports BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat.The news ...

Botox and facial rejuvenation treatment goes "hand in hand" with a good skincare regime, it has been reported.Speaking to the Daily Record, Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh claimed that he has treated &...

Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon has said she will not have Botox for fear of losing her acting skills.The 61-year-old told People magazine that although she is certainly not against cosmetic surge...

Former glamour model Jordan was shown having Botox injections on television last week, reports the Daily Mail. The newspaper states that the scene was part of the celebrity's ITV2 reality programme Ka...

People who have Botox "look older" is not a claim often heard, but that is the opinion of French actress Juliette Binoche.The Academy Award winner said that women who have had the treatment ...

Jennifer Aniston has been looking especially youthful and fresh-faced on the set of her latest film, remarked a cosmetic surgeon.New York-based Dr Kevin Tehrani told US OK! magazine that the former Fr...

Cosmetic dentists can now get indemnity insurance for administering Botox injections, it has been announced.Rupert Hoppenbrouwers, head of the Dental Defence Union (DDU), explained that the body is no...

People who are allergic to egg should avoid using Botox, the Los Angeles Chronicle has warned.The treatment contains albumin as a base, it explained, adding that it is unsuitable for pregnant women al...

Botox has "changed the lives of patients", it has been claimed.However, the statement is not referring to its use as an age defying treatment, but the way it has "changed the face"...

Women are going to extreme lengths in preparation for their wedding day, reports the Guardian.According to the newspaper, brides-to-be are visiting wedding forums on the internet and discussing beauty...

The star of Dr Who spin-off Torchwood has announced he is pleased with the results of his Botox injections. John Barrowman, who is currently starring alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber and Denise Van Outen...

Botox is no longer a treatment reserved for the rich and famous, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.The publication claims that an increasing number of ordinary, everyday women are choosing the wrinkle...

Lulu has announced she has given up Botox, reports the Daily Mail.The 59-year-old singer told the newspaper that the wrinkle-smoothing injections are making her face too frozen."I used to have Bo...

Male office executives are having Botox injections, not only to delay the signs of ageing, but to look more poker-faced in the boardroom, it has been claimed.The Daily Telegraph cites figures from Tra...

Dave Clark of the 1960s rock group The Dave Clark Five appears to have had Botox, it has been reported.
According to the Daily Mail, there was a "conspicuous absence of lines on his forehead" as he...

Cosmetic clinic staff who are unqualified to perform Botox and other similar procedures could be jailed if their patients become scarred under new Conservative party proposals. The Daily Mail reports ...

Performing Botox injections and other facial rejuvenation procedures is an "obvious next step" for dentists, it has been claimed.The Milford Times reports that dentists are concerned with th...

Young women are having Botox treatment to reduce the chance of fine lines and wrinkles appearing in the future, it has been revealed.A report by BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat and 1Xtra found that in some maj...

Choose an establishment with a number of years experience when having facial rejuvenation treatments, it has been advised.Georgina Hague told health, beauty and fashion site bodyconfidential.com that ...

As she nears her 40th birthday, Kylie may have undergone facial rejuvenation treatment to defy the signs of ageing, it has been reported.According to Australian newspaper the Sunday Telegraph, the 39-...

As Valentine's Day approaches those in love may be pleased to hear that kissing reduces the risk of cavities.Dr Kuorosh Maddahi, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, cites a report from the Academy of Gene...

People considering Botox injections to reduce the signs of ageing would do well to be remember that it should only be prescribed by medical officials, reports the Daily Telegraph.The newspaper explain...

There was a 51 per cent rise in Botox treatments last year, a new survey has found.According to research by Harley Medical Group, there has also been a 32 per cent rise in the number of surgical enqui...

Jessie Wallace, best known for her part as Kat Slater in Eastenders, has admitted she is a lover of Botox, according to the Daily Mail.The actress reportedly told Closer magazine: "As soon as thi...

Teeth whitening treatments are the second-most popular non-surgical cosmetic enhancements in the new year, it has been claimed.According to figures from Transform Cosmetic Surgery, Botox is the favour...

The Botox industry needs greater regulation as demand for it grows in the UK, according to one official.Sally Taber of the Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) made her comments to BBC One'...

Although still dominated by women, the proportion of men who are opting for cosmetic procedures such as Botox is increasing, it has been claimed.Looking Good BuyAssociation reported that the "mos...

A quality mark is to be awarded to clinics which adhere to an agreed code of practice when performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures, BUPA has announced.Dr Andrew Vallance-Owen, chairman of the Inde...

The number of cosmetic dentists who also offer Botox and other non-surgical treatments is increasing, according to reports.According to the Daily Mail, the trend is "inevitable", as the mout...
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