Botox

My last blog talked about botulinum toxin (Botox or Dysport). Remember, it is the most toxic substance on earth. Today I will talk about injecting Dysport into a child with cerebral palsy. It seems a little odd to inject the most toxic substance on earth into a child. However, it…

And what does it mean for the brain injured? What exactly is Botox? You have probably heard of using Botox for wrinkles. We also use it to treat spasticity. An injury to the brain or spinal cord can cause spasticity. Spasticity causes muscles to be tight and stiff. Spasticity can…

Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A), often referred to as ‘Botox’, is commonly used to treat medical conditions and increasingly in cosmetic procedures. However, long-term use and high doses of BoNT-A may lead to immunoresistance, limiting its future therapeutic benefit. A panel of experts including Dr Mary Dingley, Cosmetic Medicine Centre, Australia…

When Botox comes knocking on the door for the first time Recently someone I know got Botox injections for the first time. Talking about it with her made me think about it in a way I hadn’t before, which is surprising, considering that I am in my early forties. For some reason, the idea of getting Botox had always felt like…

Non-surgical facelifts have increasingly become available as skin rejuvenation techniques are available for patients across the board. These facelift procedures can include a combination of well-placed dermal fillers and the popular Botox, which results in facelift effects without requiring anesthesia or surgery, among others. Components Typically, non-surgical facelifts are composed of…