Topical Botox?

Posted by on May 6, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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Reloxin

Posted by on Mar 20, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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Is Botox Permanent?

Posted by on Feb 8, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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Facelift or Botox

Posted by on Nov 1, 2007 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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Charlize Theron not ready for Botox just yet

Posted by on Sep 14, 2007 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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Botox and Pregnant Women

Posted by on Aug 12, 2007 in Uncategorized | 0 comments 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...
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