Does Botox or Other Injectables Contain Gluten?

We have learned over the years that injecting the forehead and the frown lines is not as easy as some of us thought early on. Skilled injectors who know what to do and how much toxin to inject into each area can do it; this is best done by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. We...

Frown lines can still be slightly visible after Botox. This is done to prevent that "frozen" look that can look unnatural. If you want a more aggressive treatment, please talk to your injector.

Thank you for your question. It is very unfortunate that you are experiencing eyelid ptosis (drooping) due to your Botox injection. The main cause for this is incorrect placement of the Botox injection, if it is truly due to the injection itself. Botox wears off in about 3-4 months, but this...

You are describing an imbalance between the upward pull of the forehead frontalis muscle and the down-ward pull of the orbicularis oculi muscle below the eyebrow.  A couple of units to each side of the forehead ought to re-store the position of your eyebrow. Good luck.

Botox works by paralyzing the underlying muscle which relaxes the tension on the overlying skin. The intended effect is to reduce wrinkles. However, the muscles also support the skin. So if too much Botox is injected or if you have poor support for your skin at baseline, then the use of Botox...

Botox is the brand name for a product made by Allergan USA. The product contains a material (Botulinum Toxin) that is produced in nature by a bacteria. As of this writing, Botox is the only formulation that is currently FDA approved for cosmetic use in the USA. Other products are in the pipeline...