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Freezing Wrinkles a Possible Alternative to Botox

Posted April 13, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections

A new technique that temporarily banishes wrinkles by freezing facial nerves has shown great promise in early clinical trials, according to researchers. If approved by the FDA, the technique could provide an alternative to Botox and Dysport, the two major brands of injectable Botulinum toxin type A. Botox and Dysport are non-invasive alternatives to surgical […]

Topical Botox Drug Still Waiting on Further Study and Approval

Posted March 08, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections

As the economy rebounds, sales of wrinkle-blockers like Botox and Dysport are increasing in plastic surgeons’ offices nationwide. Many consumers however, may be waiting for a game-changing version of botulinum toxin – in the form a topical wrinkle treatment. Both Botox and Dysport, while they are distributed by different companies, contain similar formulations of botulinum […]