The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory this week warning people about counterfeit Botox, which has sickened 22 people in 11 states between November 2023 and March 2024. According to the CDC, “all symptomatic people were females aged 25 to 59 years. All reported receiving botulinum toxin [also known as Botox] … Read more
A video went viral last month showing aesthetician nurse Miranda Wilson pointing out all the procedures she had done in 2023. In the clip, the 30-year-old beauty influencer says she had Botox twice last year ($1,000 total), masseter Botox once to achieve a more defined jawline ($1,200), two lip flips ($100 each) and traptox ― … Read more
One time, while getting Botox from a new provider, the injector smiled as she stuck the needle into my forehead. “I can tell you’re good about using sunscreen,” she said. “The needle is going in smooth as butter.” She was right. I diligently apply SPF 30 or higher every day. And the insight made me … Read more
For people who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s, plastic surgery of any kind was still very much in its “hush-hush” era. While there was immense pressure to never age, it was still taboo to admit to receiving any kind of medical enhancements. But things are different in the 2020s, the era of TikTok. … Read more
TikTok influencers love to claim they’ve found an at-home skin care treatment that’s better than Botox in terms of erasing lines and wrinkles. It’s tempting to buy into these “miracle” treatments because Botox is expensive and invasive. Plus, it’s an attractive option for anyone who doesn’t want to inject a neurotoxin into their face. Some … Read more
As the skin ages, the loss of elasticity, plumpness and firmness are common. Some women are turning to botox or plastic surgery to add a youthful look to their skin, but these options are expensive and time-consuming to maintain. While there’s no magic solution for guaranteed younger-looking skin, looking after your skin with a comprehensive … Read more
To get rid of fine lines, smooth skin texture, and plump lax skin, injectables — like neuromodulators and fillers — reign supreme. However, there are certain products that work like Botox, which, for the record, is a brand name (of several, including Xeomin, Dysport, and Jeuveau) for the neuromodulator botulinum toxin, which works by relaxing … Read more
