I have mild myasthenia gravis. Is it okay for me to have cosmetic Xeomin treatment?
Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA) is FDA approved and being distributed for use in the United States. However, the current FDA-approvals for this product only extend to two medical conditions: blepharospasm and cervical dystonia. Xeomin is is not currently FDA approved for cosmetic procedures. Xeomin and FDA approval for cosmetic use Merz, the company that developed Xeomin, reports that clinical studies for cosmetic applications are underway. Doctors are able to use this product in what is referred to as “off-label” manner,...
read moreDr. Steinsapir’s Microdroplet™ BOTOX® Patent Officially Approved
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially issued a rare patent (US 7,846,457 B2) to Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir for his Microdroplet™ botulinum toxin (BOTOX®, Dysport®, Xeomin®) method. The Microdroplet method of administering cosmetic botulinum toxin is a breakthrough invention that revolutionizes the way we think about BOTOX® treatments. Microdroplet™ BOTOX® is an enhanced and now-patented method of administering cosmetic botulinum toxin, most commonly referred to simply as BOTOX®, to individuals who seek...
read moreCould I be allergic to BOTOX?
Your best cosmetic treatment option will depend on many factors that are unique to you. That said, you can empower yourself to make the best decision with a qualified cosmetic surgeon by learning about all the benefits and associated risks involved in any procedure you are considering. Every medical treatment comes with some risk, even if very small, and BOTOX is no exception. In general, BOTOX is very safe and has proven itself in studies to be a great choice for reliable improvements. Millions of people enjoy BOTOX benefits every year,...
read moreMicrodroplet™ BOTOX® – The Preferred Treatment Is Now Patented
The United States Patent Office has announced that they are granting the patent for Microdroplet botulinum toxin, a significant improvement in how BOTOX treatment is performed. This advanced method elevates the eyebrows and creates a forehead lift without freezing facial expression or creating unwanted expression lines. Dr. Steinsapir invented this method after observing side effects like the “forehead freeze” and lowered eyebrows associated with other BOTOX forehead treatments. Microdroplet BOTOX is an exceptionally precise...
read moreI’m pregnant. Is it OK if I get a squirt of BOTOX?
Let’s skip formal introductions and get straight to the basics: when you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should not take any risks against the health of your child. We have no evidence that the combination of BOTOX and pregnancy will harm you or your child, and given the safe nature of BOTOX it probably won’t, but why would you take any risk at all when BOTOX is an optional cosmetic treatment? While we have no evidence that BOTOX during pregnancy will cause any harm, we simply do not have enough evidence to justify such a...
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