Archive for the ‘Botox and facial rejuvenation’ Category
Botox fears overblown, says expert
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 directed. Recent years have seen a spate of negative publicity, including unexpected results in rats injected with the toxin and advocacy group Public Citizen’s […]
Botox not feeling the recession pinch
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 research company Mintel, Botox and laser hair removal are strengthening their places in the market, while expensive make-up brands are reporting sales decreases. Harley Medical Group has reported similar […]
DIY Botox may be doing you an injury
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 opposite effects from what you were hoping for. Although eBay removed the ad, it raises safety concerns, as DIY Botox can result in […]
Botox competitor approved by the FDA
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. Brazilian doctors have reported that Dysport outlasts Botox, which usually keeps you wrinkle-free for four months. In some cases, Dysport has lasted […]
Credit crunch Botox can be bad for your health
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 something you should try to save money on, experts have warned, as complications can impair your speech, make you drool or cause a drop in […]
FDA delays Botox alternative Reloxin
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 Corp and Ipsen SA. The FDA is expected to delay Reloxin to market until later this year, questioning how the manufacturers plan to track the use of […]
Kylie admits to Botox, but for Stevie Nicks, Botox makes people look like “Satan′s children”
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 of those people who says ‘You shouldn’t do this.’ Everyone individually can do what they want. I’m preferring to be a lot more natural these days. I’ve […]
Harley Medical Group sees rise in “Boytox” – Botox for men
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 professional men aged 25 to 30 choose Botox – or “Boytox” as it’s been dubbed – to keep looking their best […]
Botox for bruxism
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’t just have cosmetic and mood-elevating effects: now, it’s being touted as an effective treatment for bruxism, more commonly known as teeth-grinding. Injecting the Botox […]
Reloxin ready to come to the US as the “new Botox”
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 prove a serious competitor to Botox, according to researchers. Reloxin is approved for cosmetic use in 23 countries outside the US, […]
