Can now be used to treat overactive bladder Botox isn’t just useful for making your facial wrinkles fade (although it’s certainly useful for that). It’s also used to treat muscle disorders, excess sweating, and acne. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved it for another use; treating overactive bladder. Overactive bladder is a […]
A new study suggests it’s possible We all know Botox is an effective treatment for minimizing the appearance of frown lines, but is it possible that they could also treat the frowns themselves? Researchers at the Chevy Chase Cosmetic Centre in Maryland suggest that Botox could be used to treat depression. In a story in […]
If you are looking for a non-surgical treatment for adding volume to your face, dermal fillers are a great option. Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as RHA filler and Restylane, are safe and effective, but patients should be aware of some possible side effects. A new study examined the incidence of edema, one potential side effect […]
ABC News recently reported on a new cosmetic trend dubbed Bro-tox. Yes, more men are discovering the wonders of Botox. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Actor Johnny Markoudakis told ABC that he got Botox injections in his forehead and around his eyes, and a week later people told him he looked more refreshed. But Bro-tox […]
If you are making an effort to follow an anti-aging regimen for your face, you might want to consider one for your hands as well, as they are just as likely to reveal your age. Cosmetic surgeons are now using many facial rejuvenation techniques as anti-aging hand treatments. The techniques are approved by the FDA […]
FDA indications for Restylane may soon be expanded to include lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. An advisory panel on plastic surgery devices voted to expand approved indications for the popular wrinkle filler, which could allow Restylane to be marketed for lip augmentation purposes. Restylane is already approved for non-surgical […]
Statistics about facial cosmetic treatments show that in 2010, about 75 percent of the procedures performed were non-surgical, which may confirm an often discussed trend toward less invasive cosmetic treatments. The stats come straight from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), and they show a 45 percent increase in the number […]
The latest news from Bloomberg.com say that Q-Med, the Swedish manufacturer of Restylane wrinkle filler, is likely to be acquired by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Galderma. Galderma is known for making the popular Cetaphil products. The dermatology-focused pharmaceutical company was founded over 25 years ago, and is currently owned by L’Oreal and Nestle. Q-Med makes […]
How does wrinkle correction change the image you project to the world? Surgeons at the Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery sought to answer that question in a recent paper published in Dermatologic Surgery. While many studies have documented the physical results achieved with dermal fillers like Restylane and RHA Fillers, few, if any, studies […]
Q-Med, maker of Restylane and Perlane, recently announced their new line of skincare products at the World Congress for Anti-Aging Medicine. The new products are made using the same patented NASHA technology used in Restylane injectable filler, giving the creams a pleasing consistency while preserving moisture and adding lustre to the skin. Q-Med explains the […]