Botox Injection Clinic News

Facelift or Botox

2007-11-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

So it’s come to that point in your life – you’re considering having a little “work” done. But you don’t know what you want to do. Don’t know who to turn to or what to ask for. Well really, it depends on what stage of life you’re in when you hit “that” point.

If you’re in your 30’s, chances are you just have minimal wrinkles such as crowsfeet. Fillers or Botox can easily remedy and smooth out those areas and you’ll be happy as a clam.

In your 40’s, the “laugh lines” start to set in. Also your face starts to deflate just a bit. You might use a combination of fillers to combat these problems, or perhaps a “mid-face” or “short-scar” lift. Nothing too serious. A week off work and you’re ready to go.

By the mid-50s, the skin requires more attention around the neck. Also, the skin around the face sort of repositions itself. At this point you might opt for a more extensive combination of procedures: a facelift, fillers or implants to rejuvenate the face. This may take a little more time for recovery, but in the end the results will be worth it.

Once you’re in your 60s and 70s, you’ll start to battle “hollowness” from losing some facial fat or having a bit of sag. A facelift would probably be the option you’d take at this point in order to replace some of the volume and remove some excess skin to present a smoother, fuller face.

So yes, it’s come to that point, but as you see – there are a multitude of options from which to choose. So jump in with your eyes open. And come out looking great.

Charlize Theron not ready for Botox just yet

2007-09-14T10:02:00.001-07:00

Charlize Theron has admitted that her boobs are sagging and her spectacular on-screen figures is not quite withstanding the test of time:

“I’m 32 and as you get older, you get wrinkles and your boobs sag. You get wisdom too so it’s not all bad.”

Despite this, she's not quite ready for Botox just yet:

“You can’t really do anything about ageing. Some people have Botox, and that’s great. Hopefully I’ll be okay with not getting Botox, but who knows?”

Only time will tell but remember, the best use for Botox is a preventative. It still works once you have the wrinkles but the best option is to use it before the wrinkles appear.

Good luck Charlize, you still look fabulous to us.

Botox and Pregnant Women

2007-08-12T07:15:00.000-07:00

There's a lot of controversy surrounding the administration of Botox to pregnant women.
This all stems from the research that has been performed on the subject, which has been deemed inconclusive. Botox may or may not harm the baby of pregnant women.

However, if you're pregnant, it is advised that you should not receive Botox treatments because of the possible risk that it can harm the health of your baby. Possible risks include abnormalities of the fetus and miscarriage. There is a possibility that Botox can be passed onto the baby, whether while in the womb or through breast milk. Yes, studies remain inconclusive, but many women have chosen to not take the risk when it comes to their baby.

The FDA recommends pregnant women not receive Botox treatments.

Botox for the Prostate

2007-07-11T09:01:00.001-07:00

A quick administration of Botox to the prostate could help treat an enlarged prostate, a condition referred to as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH affects more than 50% of men over 60 and a staggering 90% of men over 80, making it difficult to urinate. Surgery is required in some cases.

Though the treatment is still in the testing stage, results have so far been successful for its participants. Botox has been able to reduce or limit the number of prostate cells dramatically by cell death so that it is no longer dangerously enlarged. The risk of cancer has also been reduced.

Bad Medicine

2007-06-30T16:18:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, June 26, Las Vegas police arrested a doctor and his wife for administering a less expensive form of Botox not approved by the FDA. The form of botulism toxin they administered was being advertised as Botox, but was in fact a toxin purchased from a company based in Tucson, Arizona that purely for research purposes, rather than for human use.

The doctor, Stephen Lee Seldon and wife, Deborah Seldon, were staff of the medical clinic for aesthetic enhancement called A New You.

Virginia Madsen, Pro Botox

2007-06-26T10:57:00.001-07:00

Actress Virginia Madsen is a firm believer in the power of Botox and Juvederm, some the world's most popular injectable fillers. She has admitted to using both as a way to eliminate wrinkles and lines, most notably those between her eyebrows.

Born September 11, 1961, she turns 46 this year but still appears years younger. Plus, she is still able to express emotion through facial gestures, something that some Botox users have complained about not being able to do after treatment...which is probably why she believes in injectable fillers so much.

Image from http://www.celebrific.com/quote-of-the-day-virginia-madsen-on-botox/

Increase in Cosmetic Surgeries Performed Last Year

2007-06-03T17:08:00.001-07:00

The statistics for 2006 are finally out for the cosmetic surgery field in the United States, as released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Only cosmetic procedures performed in the United States were examined, but they may give us insight on the trends in Canada.

Close to 11.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed across the U.S., an increase of 1% over numbers compiled in 2005. 35-50 comprised the largest age group.

Botox
It's fast, easy, and can be repeated when (and if) necessary. There are no incisions, no lengthy recovery time, and results appear in a few days. Plus, a procedure is far more affordable than other cosmetic treatments.

That's probably why Botox was the most popular procedure in the country, and most likely still is. In fact, over 3.18 million Botox procedures were performed last year. It was at the top of the list for both men and women.

Liposuction
A svelte body is difficult to achieve for most people, especially when it comes to keeping the fat from accumulating in those problem areas such as the thighs, upper arms and lower abdomen.

Liposuction is an effective way to achieve those contours you've always wanted. According to the ASAPS, the most popular invasive cosmetic procedure overall in 2006 was liposuction. However the type of liposuction performed (tumescent, traditional, etc.) was not mentioned. Of the 1 million procedures men underwent, 53,263 were liposuction.

Breast Augmentation
Yes, women tend to place more value and importance on their physical appearance. As a result, it comes to no surprise that a staggering 92% of the cosmetic procedures in the U.S. were performed on women. Statistics show that procedures performed on men actually dropped 5% when compared to 2005.

And the most popular invasive cosmetic procedure for the fairer sex? Breast augmentation, with 383,885 women across the United States surgically improving the size of their breasts with saline or silicone gel implants. Botox was the most popular non-invasive procedure for women.

In the opposite direction, breast reduction totaled 145,822.

Celebrities Who Got Botox Injections

2007-05-02T20:44:00.000-07:00

Botox injections are a great way to get rid of those wrinkles and creases that appear on the face, without having to undergo a complicated and painful surgical procedure. Lines on the forehead and around the eyes can be treated. Though results are more temporary than cosmetic surgical methods, a single injection only takes about half an hour and has very few side effects. With such benefits, it's no wonder that so many celebrities have received Botox injections to save their most important asset: their face.

Celebrities and Botox

It appears that Botox is one of the more accepted cosmetic treatments to undergo, having less stigma attached to it than something like breast augmentation or liposuction. Some reasons contributing to its popularity may be due to it being such a quick injection producing even quicker results, and from the wealthy, usually housewives, holding Botox Injection Parties. Whatever the reason, Botox injection have caught on as an extremely popular method of fighting the signs of aging.

One celebrity who has admitted to getting Botox injections to treat her wrinkles is Teri Hatcher. The actress from Desperate Housewives revealed the secret to her timeless beauty in 2006. In the same year, actor/singer David Hasselhoff also admitted to receiving Botox injections to treat unappealing frown lines.

Unfortunately, many celebrities do not freely admit to receiving Botox injections, or any other cosmetic medical treatment for that matter. When asked, they generally deny reports or ignore the question altogether, hoping they'll lead us to believe they're just aging gracefully. Let's face it, though. It's not that difficult to figure out. No matter how much make-up is slathered on, a simple comparison of old and recent images will generally give you the answer. Look at Nicole Kidman, for example. Her elegant beauty is beginning to falter, as her forehead appears unnaturally taut and wrinkle-free. There's no way she hasn't received a Botox injection (or several from the looks of it), despite not having yet admitted to getting one.

At the Mall?

2007-01-02T17:43:00.000-08:00

Like a SURGEON
Delhi Newsline - Delhi,India
What’s your opinion about plastic surgery and Botox being so
incredibly common? ... Would you have plastic surgery or
Botox done? ...

Buying Botox at the mall
Bryan College Station Eagle - TX, United States
By JAMIE STENGLE. AP. DALLAS - Amy Andrade had been
thinking about Botox for a while. So when she spotted a
spa-like "cosmedical" clinic ...

Botox could be helping hand for cramp
Independent Online - Cape Town,South Africa
By Amy Norton. New York - The anti-wrinkle treatment
Botox may relieve stubborn cases of writer's cramp,
new research suggests. Writer's ...

Radiesse Gets Approved

2006-12-30T07:38:00.000-08:00

Radiesse now approved in the US
Cosmetic Surgery News - Bath,Avon,UK
... Juvederm will be sold by Allergan, the makers of Botox. ...
it says Restylane lasts "probably well over a year with the
second and third injection." The duration ...

Year In Review

2006-12-27T18:48:00.000-08:00

Consumer tips: Year in Review
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
... approved toxin treatments are Botox and Myobloc. Few adverse
effects have been reported with those products. Ask to see the
package. One injection can cost ...

FDA Approves Wrinkle Filler;
Wall Street Journal (subscription) - New York,NY,USA
... probably well over a year with the second and third injection.
" The duration ... Many filler patients also use the muscle-relaxer
Botox, typically around the eyes ...

May Ease Writer's Cramp

2006-12-26T16:30:00.000-08:00

Botox May Ease Writer's Cramp
WebMD - USA
... Botox is a toxin that in large amounts can cause botulism.
An injection of Botox blocks signals from nerves to muscles.
In the study ...

New Uses

2006-12-14T19:55:00.000-08:00

Health: New Beneficial Use For Botox
CBS 3 - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Botox has become all the rage for smoothing out wrinkles but
now it's branching out. The popular injection that paralyzes
muscle is actually helping people move ...

Seeing a neurotoxin's deadly grip
EurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
... Injection of the toxin, which is marketed under the trade
name Dysport®, is already widely used to erase wrinkles and
frown lines. ...

Forever young
The Statesman - Kolkata,India
... Like Ramya Srinivasan who wanted a Botox injection before
her marriage that was to take place in a week’s time: “It’s my
D-Day and I want to look perfect ...

Relieving the Pain

2006-12-09T12:29:00.000-08:00

Wrinkle treatment relieves arthritis pain
Macleans - Toronto,ON,Canada
... out what is the optimal dose and exactly how long each injection
is going ... notes there were no significant adverse side-effects found
with the Botox injections. ...

Under The Mistletoe

2006-12-08T10:17:00.000-08:00

Luscious Lips under the mistletoe
LongIslandPress.com - NY,USA
... side effects are temporary redness and swelling at the injection site.
... With Restylane and Botox Cosmetic, you can enjoy facial rejuvenation
without surgery and ...

FDA Approves Trials...

2006-12-06T11:06:00.000-08:00

FDA approves trials for new anti-wrinkle surgery
CosmeticsDesign.com - Montpellier,France
... CosmetaLife, which could rival established treatments such as
Restylane and Botox. Gel Del Technologies has created the dermal
filler injection to create in ...

Popular Cosmetic Surgery

2006-12-05T10:08:00.000-08:00

Comestic surgery continues to be popular
smudailycampus.com - Dallas,TX,USA
... Young female adults ranging between ages 17 and 22 often inquire
about breast augmentation, liposuction and nose reconstruction. ...

Plastic Surgery Secret Behind Nicole Richie's New Look
iVillage - New York,NY,USA
There's a secret to Nicole Richie's healthier new look — "The Simple Life"
star simply underwent breast augmentation to round out her stick-thin
figure. ...

All About...

2006-12-04T19:55:00.000-08:00

Ho, Ho, Ho! Botox For Christmas No Laughing Matter
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - USA
This year, some of the most requested presents for the “in crowd” are
(I bet you can’t guess….. Botox® and Restlylane®. Your probably
wondering why. ...

A Visit to the Doctor in Botox Nation (6 Letters)
New York Times - United States
... medicine for nine years. Lasers, Botox and injectable implants
are relatively new and constantly evolving. Most dermatologists
were ...

All About Botox
CareFair.com - Zug,Switzerland
Botox - it`s all the buzz in the media - perhaps the fastest growing
anti-aging treatment in recent history. Not everyone has tried ...

No More Squints

2006-12-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

Do away with squints
Hindu - Chennai,India
... Botox is usually stored in a refrigerator and is available as 50 to ... clinic with skin
being cleansed with antiseptic solution and injection points identified by ...

A Better Life for Stroke Patients

2006-12-01T20:30:00.000-08:00

Botox Helps Soothe Stiff Muscles after a Stroke
Fashion Monitor Toronto - Canada
Repeated Botox injections after a stroke may improve muscle tone and
reduce pain in stroke patients. Botox may be popular for reducing ...

Kiwis feel younger than they look
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand
... Under 25s were the most receptive to cosmetic surgery, with 37 per
cent open to the idea. Botox specialist Catherine Stone was not surprised
by the findings. ...

A Day In the Life...

2006-11-30T08:15:00.000-08:00

A Day in the Life: Dr. Anna Wong
CNN International - USA
... But while Wong also does other procedures that include Botox injections, breast
augmentation and ... I've had an injection to fill my nose out, but didn't follow ...

Did you know?
Fortnightly Tenerife News - Tenerife,Spain
... A single injection of Botox in the stomach can help to alleviate stomach problems,
according to new research. Many patients who ...

About Juvederm

2006-11-30T08:06:00.000-08:00

Botox Makers Create New Wrinkle Eraser
10News.com - San Diego,CA,USA
It's called Juvederm, and it could keep lines and wrinkles away up to nine months.
Juvederm is the next generation semi-permanent filler. ...

Be sure your botox is of the highest quality
HealthandAge.com
Botox is a commonly used treatment for wrinkles - it smoothes out the skin through
its ability to cause muscle paralysis and is, in fact, a bacterial toxin. ...

Silver lining to middle age: 60 is the new 40
The Herald - Glasgow,Scotland,UK
... In a world where botox and cosmetic surgery is increasingly available, researchers
found that almost two-thirds of consumers believe 60 is the new middle age. ...

Incontinence can be made leakproof
Robertson County Times - TN,USA
... new therapy for incontinence is Botox injections to prevent uncontrolled bladder
contractions. It lasts six to nine months before another injection is required ...

BOTOX®: Something For Everyone

2006-11-29T08:23:00.000-08:00

BOTOX® is one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures in Toronto. The injection of BOTOX® in Toronto has been used from everything to clear up wrinkles to treating pain. In other words, it's cosmetic uses have been well documented. However, there have been growing reports of BOTOX® being used in non-cosmetic medical procedures.

What is it?

BOTOX® is the patented name for botulin toxin type A (BTX-A) of which there are many subtypes. BTX-A is a type of neurotoxin, which is produced by bacteria. It is then "processed" to make BOTOX®.

BOTOX® was patented in the U.S. by Allergan Inc. They got FDA approval back in 1989. However, it wouldn't be until 2002 that it got approved for use in cosmetic procedures.

Due to the nature of BTX-A, it's extremely important that an experienced professional perform the injection. Reputable cosmetic clinics in Toronto ensure that only the patented BOTOX® is used, carefully applied to the targeted area, and in the correct amount.

How does it work?

The human body naturally produces a chemical called Acetylcholine. This chemical acts as a neurotransmitter in the body, in other words, the nerve impulses. BOTOX® acts to suppress the production of this chemical.

This is why only a very small amount is ever injected at one time. Also, the area targeted for injection be very specific.

What's it used for?

BOTOX® in Toronto has been used in both cosmetic and non-cosmetic procedures, since the 1950s. In fact, one of it's early uses was to decrease overall muscle activity, for the area in which it was injected.

Its cosmetic purposes range from the treatment of severe frown lines between the eyebrows (i.e. glabellar lines) and other wrinkles.

Its non-cosmetic purposes range from the treatment of excessive underarm sweating, spasticity, muscle disorders, obesity, knee osteoarthritis and migraines by reducing the pain.

What you should know

Any reputable cosmetic clinic in Toronto will advise you that the injection of BOTOX® is not a one time out-patient procedure. Follow-ups are required. The frequency of the injections depends a great deal upon the individual and the condition being treated. However, the time between injections can range anywhere from four to eight months. Usually, it's not less than three months.

Avoid invitations to "BOTOX® parties". BOTOX® should only be injected in a sterile, controlled environment. The individual should then rest in an upright position for a few hours. This is to help ensure that the injection does not spread outside of the targeted area. For example, one side effect of this spreading are droopy eyelids. In other words, the muscles and nerves in this area have become temporarily paralyzed. Fortunately, this typically lasts for a few days.

Can It Cure Depression?

2006-11-24T21:44:00.000-08:00

Doctors warn patients of 'backstreet Botox' dangers
Guardian Unlimited - UK
Doctors have urged patients to avoid "backstreet" Botox treatments after
four people were hospitalised following injections with an unlicensed product. ...

Lab-Strength Toxin, Not Botox, Caused Paralyses
Forbes - NY,USA
... In the four cases described, McComb did not use a medical version of
Allergan Inc.'s Botox. ... "This was clearly not Botox," Canady said. ...

Can Botox Help Cure Depression?
abc7news.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
Nov. 24 - Botox injections are a popular cosmetic tool to get rid of facial
lines and wrinkles. Some very early findings by one ...

No Truth To Trade Rumours

2006-11-24T06:38:00.000-08:00

Forsberg, Holmgren say there's no truth to trade rumors
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
... Defenseman Mike Rathje received a Botox injection in his back Tuesday in an
effort to relieve his pain, the team said. . . . ...