Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Cosmetic Enhancement
With so many options available, narrowing down the right cosmetic procedure for your needs and lifestyle can be a little daunting. To streamline the process, we recommend first considering some of the pros and cons of surgical verses non-surgical cosmetic enhancement. Recovery Time Generally speaking, most surgical options require a longer period of recovery than
Botox and Juvederm Maker to Purchase SkinMedica
Allergan, a top manufacturer for several anti-aging treatments, has decided to purchase SkinMedica’s line of topical cosmetic skin care products for $350 million. Allergan Chief Executive David E. I. Pyott says that SkinMedica will complement Allergan’s already long list of facial wrinkle treatments including Botox® Cosmetic and Juvederm®. Pyott also added that the acquisition “will enable
New Study: Botox as an Acne Treatment
Botox has been an extremely popular anti-aging treatment for over 10 years. However, what most people don’t realize is that indications for Botox stretch far beyond fine lines and wrinkle treatment. Botox has been approved to treat urinary incontinence (overactive bladder), muscle spasms, excess sweating and more. According to Anil Shah, a plastic surgeon in
Botox Injections and Other Male Plastic Surgery Procedures Are Here to Stay
Botox injections are no longer just popular with the ladies. More and more men are stopping by their local plastic surgeon’s office for a quick freshening up. In 2010 alone, more men choose Botox injections than any other cosmetic procedure. “Brotox” as it’s frequently called, saw a 258 percent increase between 2000 and 2010 according
Botox Injections Top Christmas Lists This Year
Christmas is less than a week away, which means shoppers’ emotions are running high as they rummage through vacant store aisles trying to find the perfect present. Finding the perfect present for the man or woman who has everything can be stressful, especially when time is scarce. But surprisingly enough, this year’s gift giving dilemmas
Botox Isn’t the Only Way to Turn Back Time
Searching for something cheaper and less invasive than Botox to improve your appearance? All you have to do is smile, according to a new study published in Psychology and Aging. The study enlisted the help of 154 young, middle-aged and older adult study participants to estimate the ages of 171 faces of young, middle-aged and
Botox Sales See Rapid Growth in Europe
Despite widespread financial crisis in Europe, Botox sales have continued to grow rapidly over the past year. The demand for other non-invasive cosmetic procedures such as fillers that reduce creases around the mouth, as well as invasive surgical procedures such as breast implants, have also seen a significant increase in sales, proving that a gloomy
