Looks like even celebrities rely on their plastic surgeons– whether it’s for brown spots, wrinkles, or skin rejuvenation. Courteney Cox, the former Friends star, admitted to her anti-aging secret: lasers! On the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, she said “You know what, I’m game for anything. I’m very open to trying to prolong the inevitable…… Read More
Botox
Are you being injected with FDA approved Botox?
Botox has earned a reputation for being a miracle… and it is. But is real or fake? The FDA just released a statement warning patients that unlicensed Botox is being shipped by suppliers owned by a pharmacy called Canada Drugs. Some practices save money on the real deal wrinkle fighter by shipping in Canadian botox…. Read More
A new headache reliever: Botox
Is Advil and Tylenol just not doing it for you? New research suggests that Botox injections benefit people who suffer from daily migraines and headaches. The study, co-written by Michal Cutrer, M.D., a Mayo Clinic neurologist, centered on a patient who had suffered from headaches for more than 20 years. Though pain levels range from… Read More
Bridalplasty?
Plastic surgery is becoming more and more common. However, more and more brides are seeking plastic surgery prior to their big day. In fact, a recent survey by Daily Mail, found that 10% of brides to be undergo plastic surgery of some sort. Now why would a bride do something like this before her big… Read More
Is Botox an Effective Cure for Headaches?
Many of us are familiar with the expression “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning”. With all of the latest applications of botox, that expression might be changed to “call me in a week after your Botox.” Amazingly enough, Botox has been found to be an effective treatment for some types of headaches…. Read More
Treatment Option for TMJ
It was reported that Filipina signer Charice, who recently scored a role on the hit show Glee, had received a Botox treatment for TMJ and reportedly to reshape her face. In patients of Asian descent, there is likelihood of Masseter Hypertrophy, which can make the face overly square and masculine. In addition, a large Masseter… Read More
Other Versions of Botox on the Horizon
Botox has long been the only player in town for treating lines of the forehead and various wrinkles. It has been so dominant in the market that there is probably not a single person on the planet who has not heard of Botox. However, just like the innovation of the iPhone has drawn imitators galore,… Read More
Botox Turns 20
We are living in the Botox Era. Botox has officially turned 20 years old. It has a record of unparalleled safety and efficacy during that time. It was originally approved by the FDA in 1989 for strabismus, an eye condition. It was approved for glabellar lines, the lines between the brows which form a vertical… Read More
When Should I Start Botox?
Botox Maintenance: When Should I Start? No one wants to look older, and some of us don’t even want to act any older. So naturally, a hot topic for debate is when do I start botox. Some physicians are even talking about using botox before you have lines, so called “ preventative botox “. But… Read More
Botox for Oily Skin – Dr. Shah Featured on WGN
Dr. Shah was recently featured on WGN for his innovative approach to treating oily skin with Botox. Dr. Shah wrote the first and only scientific paper on the use of botox to treat oil, and is one of the handful of people in the world doing this.