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The Evolving Role Of Neurotoxins for Aesthetic Facial Improvements

Aesthetic neuromuscular modulators, known more commonly as Botox, Dysport and now Xeomin, has been a decades old concept from an FDA standpoint….and twice that long as an off-label use for the treatment of unwanted facial expressions and wrinkles. Because the dose of each of these injectates will vary between each patient, it has become clear Read More…

Topical Botulinum Toxin Gel Under Study

Botox remains a popular and effective method of reducing unwanted facial expressions and wrinkles. While it is a highly desired aesthetic treatment, it must be introduced by needle injection and in a doctor’s office or a medical facility. While the injections are not extremely uncomfortable, if there was a way to avoid needles into the Read More…

Non-Surgical Treatments for the Aging Eyes, Brows and Forehead

  Aging is inevitable and it begins to appear first around the eyes. With familiar names, such as crow’s feet, 11s, dark circles, bags and hooding, they indicate how visible and concerning these aging issues around the eyes can be. While surgical eyelid tucks and browlifts can offer dramatic improvements, many women and some men Read More…

Off-Label Uses Of Aesthetic Injectable Treatments

  Injectable treatments have become mainstream due to their effectiveness and ease of use. Their growth is also fueled by the use of a growing and diverse base of injectors from every physician specialty to nurses and medical assistants. The other unspoken and forgotten reason for injectable treatment growth is their off-label uses. Botox and Read More…

New Injectable Aesthetic Face and Body Treatments

  The growth of injectable aesthetic treatments is largely fueled by the number of products that are available to use. Between neuromuscular paralyzing agents, volumizing fillers and sclerotherapy agents, there are over fifteen products currently available. That is about to grow by two new products and on-label indications. Moving alongside Botox and Dysport will be Read More…

Botox Injections Into The Masseter (Jaw) Muscle

  Botulinum toxin, most commonly known as Botox, has a wide range of uses of which not all are FDA-approved. One of these yet-to-be-approved but growing uses is in injection into the masseter muscle. Being the second largest muscle in the face (the temporalis is the largest), it also differs from the other facial muscles Read More…

Cosmetic Facial Botox Injections In Children

  Botox is well known as an injectable facial treatment for wrinkle reduction. Its effectiveness at reducing or blocking unwanted facial expressions, mainly those in the foreheads and around the eyes, has virtually created an industry around non-surgical facial rejuvenation. As a result, it has been primarily responsible for the popularity of early intervention for Read More…

Injectable Enhancement of the Jawline

  The shape of the jawline has become a new area for facial enhancement in the past decade.  As a u-shaped curve that makes up the lower third of the face, it is an acute transition line between the face and the neck. The jawline has numerous dimensional features including a desired curved or v-shape Read More…

Can Botox Injections Ever Have A Permanent Effect?

  The popularity of Botox for cosmetic facial uses is that it does something that not even surgery can do…stop unwanted expressions. Its downside is that its results are not permanent. Most patients would wish that its effects were either more long-lasting or were permanent. One question that some patients ask about the long-term use Read More…

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