Difference between Botox® & Dermal Fillers. Among the treatments available for eliminating facial wrinkles, fillers and injectables are perhaps the most common ones, but the two are very different, says Dr. Golshani. While injectables like Botox® and Dysport work by temporarily paralyzing active muscle, dermal fillers work by plumping the problem area to restore its volume and reduce the…
Category: Botox
History of Botox – Why It Gained Popularity
With over six million Botox treatments administered each year, Botox, or Botulinum toxin, injections are certainly the most popular cosmetic surgery in the world. Botox is used to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by paralyzing underlying muscles, though it can also be used to treat migraines, excessive sweating, muscular disorders, and some types of bladder/bowel disorders. So, What…
Did You Know BOTOX® is Also Used for Migraine Treatment?
Migraine headaches are characterized by painful, debilitating sensations in the brain, and patients are willing to try just about anything to find relief. Individuals with chronic migraines have to endure these severe headaches – that last between 4 and 72 hours – for 15 or more days every month. Their quality of life is adversely…
FDA Issues Warning to Beware of Bogus, Counterfeit Botox
The FDA has recently sent out a warningon April 16, 2015 regarding a fake, counterfeit version of Botox circling around that eager consumers should beaware of. The FDA has deemed these counterfeit versions as “unsafe and should not be used.” How to Spot Counterfeit Botox The real, actual Botox (100 units/vial) used by certified doctors is…