Botox for Acne
A recent study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology suggests that Botox may be able to effectively treat people with acne. The study, conducted by Chicago cosmetic physician Anil Shah, treated 100 patients with Botox. Botox has been recorded as eliminating acne by performing two functions: inhibiting the production of acetylcholine, a chemical that is believed to stimulate sebum production, then targeting the muscles that are responsible for expanding pores by paralyzing them, thereby limiting the size of the pores. This two step...
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Yet another problem Botox may be able to solve. Along with wrinkles, spasticity and hyperhidrosis, researchers have found that Botox may now be able to treat depression. How you ask? Studies have shown that by assuming a negative expression, such as a frown, can induce negative feelings in the individual with the expression (the theory is known as facial feedback hypothesis.) Botox would be injected in the facial muscles that are responsible for forming the frown, preventing the patient from frowning. By doing this, an improvement in mood may...
read morePrice War
Did you know that the price of Botox is set by the manufacturer, Allergan? That’s why it’s about the same price anywhere you can find it – between $10-$12 per unit. You may have seen it cheaper at some places, but be careful. Discount Botox may not actually be the same Botox produced by Allergan. In fact, it may be a cheap knockoff that has not been approved for human use, like TRItox. Or, if it is actually Botox, it could have been so watered down that you may just end up paying the same price or more. If you’re...
read moreTopical Botox?
Ever heard of Argireline? The trade name for acetyl hexapeptide 3, Argireline is marketed by ingredients manufacturer Lipotec as an alternative to Botox. It is targeted to those of us who want to eliminate or reduce our wrinkles but don’t want to get an injection or prefer not to be exposed to the toxin. Applied topically, Argireline is part of some wrinkle-fighting creams and serums at a concentration of generally 3-10% and is believed to basically work like Botox. The ingredient (acetyl hexapeptide 3) penetrates the skin and inhibits...
read moreReloxin
There’s a new wrinkle fighter on the market that may give Botox a run for its money. From Ipsen, a specialty pharmaceutical group based in France, comes Reloxin. Reloxin uses the same neurotoxin as Botox to fight wrinkles, but it’s believed that it works within about 2 days (as opposed to 3-5 for Botox) and lasts longer. Reloxin has already been available in Europe for quite a while now, being sold under the trade name Dysport. However, it’s still being reviewed by the FDA to ensure its safety and effectiveness. With Botox...
read moreIs Botox Permanent?
Remember – a single Botox injection, regardless of how many units are administered, does not achieve permanent results for any wrinkle. When Botox is injected into the muscle that is causing the wrinkle in the overlying skin, it only temporarily paralyzes that muscle.You should expect results to last up to 4 months, though it may be longer following a series of successful injections. If you want something that lasts longer, you may want to explore other options, such as facial implants, some injectable dermal fillers, and fat transfer....
read moreFacelift or Botox
So it’s come to that point in your life – you’re considering having a little “work” done. But you don’t know what you want to do. Don’t know who to turn to or what to ask for. Well really, it depends on what stage of life you’re in when you hit “that” point. If you’re in your 30’s, chances are you just have minimal wrinkles such as crowsfeet. Fillers or Botox can easily remedy and smooth out those areas and you’ll be happy as a clam. In your 40’s, the “laugh lines” start to set in. Also your face starts to...
read moreCharlize Theron not ready for Botox just yet
Charlize Theron has admitted that her boobs are sagging and her spectacular on-screen figures is not quite withstanding the test of time: “I’m 32 and as you get older, you get wrinkles and your boobs sag. You get wisdom too so it’s not all bad.” Despite this, she’s not quite ready for Botox just yet: “You can’t really do anything about ageing. Some people have Botox, and that’s great. Hopefully I’ll be okay with not getting Botox, but who knows?” Only time will tell but remember, the best use for Botox is a...
read moreBotox and Pregnant Women
There’s a lot of controversy surrounding the administration of Botox to pregnant women. This all stems from the research that has been performed on the subject, which has been deemed inconclusive. Botox may or may not harm the baby of pregnant women. However, if you’re pregnant, it is advised that you should not receive Botox treatments because of the possible risk that it can harm the health of your baby. Possible risks include abnormalities of the fetus and miscarriage. There is a possibility that Botox can be passed onto the...
read moreBotox for the Prostate
A quick administration of Botox to the prostate could help treat an enlarged prostate, a condition referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH affects more than 50% of men over 60 and a staggering 90% of men over 80, making it difficult to urinate. Surgery is required in some cases. Though the treatment is still in the testing stage, results have so far been successful for its participants. Botox has been able to reduce or limit the number of prostate cells dramatically by cell death so that it is no longer dangerously enlarged. The...
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