Wrinkles between the Eyebrows

Posted by on Jan 4, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments The area between the eyebrows, right above your eyes above the nose, is called the glabella. The action of frowning causes the glabella to wrinkle, and over time, these wrinkles can become permanent to form what is technically called “glabellar lines”. Glabellar lines may be treated with injectable fillers effectively, particularly when the wrinkles are deeper set. Injectables add volume...
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The Pros

Posted by on Dec 1, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments Botox racks up the pros when it comes to comparing it with other dynamic wrinkle fighting treatments. Sure, results are temporary, but think about all the advantages: 1. No surgery involved, which means you don’t need to take time off of work, lock yourself up inside your home, away from the critical public eye after the procedure, or get some nasty incision and the resulting scar. 2....
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Reloxin vs Botox

Posted by on Nov 1, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments Reloxin is one of the most well known alternatives to Botox. Approved by the FDA and Health Canada, it is injected, much like Botox, to prevent and eliminate dynamic wrinkles. You may find physicians offering Reloxin at a lower price due to its larger vials (containing 500 units rather than 100 for Botox). Another difference between the two wrinkle fighters is that the key ingredient is...
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Botox for Acne

Posted by on Oct 1, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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Botox and Depression

Posted by on Aug 3, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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Price War

Posted by on Jun 4, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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