Archive for the ‘ Cosmetic Injections ’ Category

Beware of “Trout Pout” When Undergoing Lip Augmentation

Lip augmentation can make you look younger by plumping thinning lips. But surgeons—and some stars—recommend avoiding extremes. French actress Emmanuelle Beart recently told French newspaper Le Monde, “I had my mouth done at 27. It was botched.” An overdone lip augmentation is often referred to as a “trout pout” because the plumped appearance makes them […]

Botox Turns Ten and Its Uses Continue to Grow

Botox, the most popular cosmetic treatment in the world, has turned 10. Approved by the FDA to treat frown lines between the eyebrows in April 2002, in the past ten years the uses for Botox have grown through new approvals and off-label treatments. Allergan, the maker of Botox, says that last year about 51% of […]

Cosmetic Facial Procedures Also Used for Hand Rejuvenation

We often focus our anti-aging efforts on our face, but our hands may be just as likely to give away our age. That’s why many cosmetic surgeons have begun to offer hand rejuvenation by applying common non-surgical procedures for the face to the hands, reports the New York Times. How Your Hands Age As you […]

Study Examines Swelling After Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are popular non-surgical injectables. They are among the safest, most effective anti-aging treatments for the face; however, there are some possible side effects. A new study examined the incidence of edema, a potential side effect of dermal fillers, after hyaluronic acid injections. Published in the American Journal […]

The Doctors TV Highlights Botox Alternative Xeomin

Xeomin is the newest botulinum toxin to receive FDA approval to treat lines between the brows. A recent episode of ABC’s “The Doctors” took a closer look at the injectable. Merz’s Xeomin offers patients a third choice — in addition to Botox and Dysport — for those wanting botulinum toxin injections. Xeomin works in the […]

Dysport More Effective Than Botox in Crow’s Feet Study

Dysport may be more effective at treating crow’s feet than Botox, according to a new study. Researchers at the Maas Clinic in San Francisco treated 90 patients’ crow’s feet with Botox on one side of the face and Dysport on the other. Patients were seen two, four and six days after injections. Patients and doctors […]

Newly Approved Injectable Xeomin Now at Visage Surgical Institute

Xeomin, an alternative to Botox, is now available at Visage Surgical Institute. It is the latest botulinum toxin type a drug to receive FDA approval for use on glabellar lines. Xeomin’s approval was based on two clinical trials with over 500 patients. The trials showed that the injectable significantly improved the appearance of lines between […]

Restylane Approved for Lip Augmentation

The FDA has approved the use of popular filler Restylane for lip augmentation. The filler is already approved to treat facial wrinkles and folds, like those from the nose to the corners of the mouth. Many cosmetic surgeons are already skilled at using Restylane for lip augmentation because they had been using it as an […]

The Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Fixes for Men

Although the majority of cosmetic surgery patients are women, there has been an increase in the number of men choosing cosmetic surgery in recent years. One report noted an 88 percent increase in cosmetic procedures performed on men since 1997, and a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) found that […]

How Often to Get Botox: Less Frequently?

Patients who wish to cut back on the frequency of their Botox treatments may do so with no ill-effects on its wrinkle reducing power, according to a study by the Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute that examined at how often to get Botox. When looking at a group of 50 women, aged […]