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It sounds like a storyline from True Blood or Twilight. But a controversial new beauty treatment promises to be the secret to eternal youth. Nicknamed the ‘Vampire Filler’, doctors in Florida are using patients’ own blood to create a natural alternative to cosmetic fillers such as Botox and Restylane. Harnessing a technique already used in […]

botonics, London-based cosmetic surgery specialists who employ some of the most experienced medical professionals in the field, comment on statistics which show that people over fifty years of age in the UK today are turning towards cosmetic treatments in a bid to look younger. A recent survey conducted by Saga, which spoke to 10,000 people […]

Those seeking dental implants should also consider Botox, a leading cosmetic surgeon said at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Since a significant majority of dental implant patients are older with facial aging, rejuvenation techniques, such as Botox, may maximize the cosmetic outcomes of the procedure. Joseph Niamtu III, DMD, a […]

Bryn Collins paid nearly $10,000 for a facelift and eyelid surgery 10 years ago. Now, at age 65, she could have another, but opted instead for “facial fillers” — $1,500 injections that smooth eye wrinkles and mouth lines for 18 months. Though Collins’ psychology practice was still smarting from the recession, she found a way […]

With the job market crowded with potential candidates, some employers said a person’s good looks rank higher than a good resume. When it comes to corporate America, good grooming has always been essential. These days, many job seekers are wondering if you really need to be gorgeous to land an office job. Craig Madans has […]

Non-surgical anti-ageing treatments are becoming more and more popular as men and women of all ages look to combat the signs of ageing by restoring plump, taut and smooth skin. As a result, Medical Aesthetic Physician Training Programs continue to grow in popularity. 1. Fine Lines & Wrinkes Fine lines and wrinkles most often appear when […]

Now that the FDA has approved Botox for treating chronic migraines, we wanted to know what else the freezing fluid was being used for. How about leaky bladders, gummy smiles, excessive sweating and involuntary winking? Off-label use of a medicine is quite common but it is especially prevalent with Botox, Dr. Craig A. Vander Kolk, […]

“Many men in the job market-as well as those who are employed-feel they’re competing with younger workers,” says Chicago-area board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS. “That’s why it’s no surprise that more Baby Boomer men are turning to non-surgical cosmetic treatments to look younger and help stay competitive in the job market,” […]

It seems that the therapeutic uses as well as cosmetic applications for BOTOX® (Allergan) know no bounds. As expected, the newest FDA approval for onabotulinumtoxinA BOTOX® was announced this week for the prevention of migraines, considered one of the most disabling types of headaches. Chronic migraine sufferers, mostly women, complain of excruciating pain that interferes […]

botonics, London-based cosmetic surgery specialists who employ some of the most experienced Plastic Surgeons in the field, highlight the growing popularity of the non-surgical treatments as offered by their specialist surgeons. The amount of cosmetic treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers and many other less-invasive alternatives to surgery being carried out in the UK has […]