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Botox is normally considered a cosmetic procedure which is done by people interested in improving their appearance. However, there is a more serious side of surgery that Botox can also assist with if it's given the chance. Consider the case of Shannon Malloy who was decapitated in a tragic accident ...Continue Reading

Researchers and doctors at UCSF are conducting studies about the use of Botox for pain relief. Traditionally injections are used for wrinkle-removing, however in recent months clinical studies have shown other beneficial uses like alleviating migraine pain and reducing sweating. ABC 7 News reported ...Continue Reading

Allergen has seen profits trickle and prices seriously drop for Botox injections. The Irvine, California based pharmaceutical company is hoping to spark business and prices. Dermatologists had been putting pressure on the company to lower their prices, since physicians had been unable to sell any i ...Continue Reading

We all know that Botox is something that must be injected into the skin in order to improve the appearance by creating a fuller, smoother and more youthful look. Or at least, that's what we have been led to believe. However, a forward-thinking team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts ...Continue Reading

For those of you fearful about spending extra money on cosmetic enhancements, you need not fret. A Botox Cosmetic Card is emerging onto the market, and going even more plastic than before. The Botox Cosmetic Benefits Card is being offered to patients who have already used the facial-filler and will ...Continue Reading

Could the famous wrinkle-fighter BOTOX be used by terrorists as a weapon? A report in this month's Scientific American notes that botulinum toxin is a lethal poison and could be used as a potential biological weapons agent. The article discusses the possibility that illegal manufacturers could sell ...Continue Reading

One of the very few downsides to dermal injection products like Botox, Juvederm, and other dermal fillers is that bruising can occur around the treatment areas. This bruising can persist for up to 14 days--a turn off when you want to start enjoying your results, but are held back by a purple tinge. ...Continue Reading

A new trend to perk up the breasts has made its way into the dermatology and plastic surgery scene. Yet again Botox is being used for non-wrinkle related treatments. This new procedure, which is still quite controversial, is injecting Botox into breasts to lift them up. However this newfound version ...Continue Reading

If there is a celebrity that is known for her use of Botox, it's Joan Rivers. She's not ashamed to admit that she feels fine about both Botox injections and plastic surgery. And she's not afraid to take some risks in her career if she thinks that it's going to be a good experience. One of the most r ...Continue Reading

For patients looking to get anti-aging treatments done in easy locations at their own convenience, there is now a 'Botox Bus' in Orange County. The ' Real Housewives of Orange County' would be thrilled by this new prospect in the cosmetic dermatology industry. Dr. Donna Richardson the medical direc ...Continue Reading