Archive for the ‘Botox and facial rejuvenation’ Category

This just in: you could Botox away those blues

This just in: you could Botox away those blues

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 make it harder to maintain a negative mood.  No wonder that patients are budgeting for their Botox injections in the face of the recession.  The American Society […]


Columnist performs Botox u-turn

Columnist performs Botox u-turn

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 understand why so many people opt to have it. In fact, her views on the subject have changed to such […]


“Breakthrough”in facial rejuvenation

“Breakthrough”in facial rejuvenation

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 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has revealed that a particular fat compartment located in the cheek is the key to a young-looking face. The research stated that […]


Subtle results are most effective, says surgeon

Subtle results are most effective, says surgeon

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 Chronicle that the best kinds of treatment are ones which are not immediately obvious. Dr Serure recommended that people leave enough time in between their […]


Ramsay sparks Botox rumours

Ramsay sparks Botox rumours

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 pronounced than usual. Speaking to Heat magazine, plastic surgeon Alex Karidis said: "It’s possible he’s had some work done – Botox for the […]


Amanda Holden admits to Botox

Amanda Holden admits to Botox

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 stay looking young. "I was out in South Africa filming Wild at Heart last year and I was constantly frowning in the […]


Botox and the city

Botox and the city

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 keep looking young. Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays Carrie, explained that she does not use the treatment herself. "It’s […]


Botox is ‘quick and easy’

Botox is ‘quick and easy’

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 minimally-invasive cosmetic surgery on their lunch breaks. Fraxel Laser Treatment is one such option, he told Action 3 News, as it gives definite […]


Asaps raise Botox party concerns

Asaps raise Botox party concerns

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 the anti-ageing treatment at one of these events should not be a decision taken lightly. It explained: "Failure to follow post-treatment instructions can lead to complications. […]


Be careful with bridal Botox, says surgeon

Be careful with bridal Botox, says surgeon

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 increasing number of women going to extreme lengths to look good for their wedding, claiming that Botox is one of the newest trends. […]