Botulinum toxin — often referred to as the brand name Botox — wasn't always the Magic Eraser for fine lines and wrinkles like you might know it as today. In fact, ophthalmologist Jean Carruthers, MD, ...

Xeomin and Botox are two different brands of botulinum toxin type A injections. Both are approved for certain medical conditions, as well as some facial wrinkles. These injections work by relaxing ...

The aesthetic landscape in 2026 is more crowded and complex than ever, with med spas proliferating and 'Botox parties' becoming a thing of the past. While the allure of a quick fix is strong, the ...

Finding a good Botox doctor can be a frustrating endeavor—one I like to describe as tricky. Do you choose a plastic surgeon, or do you go to a dermatologist for such a procedure? How do you ...

We’re living in an era of “tweakments,” where minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox and filler have been reduced to nothing more than an ordinary step in one’s skincare regimen. But what ...

Though Botox is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN), doctors sometimes use Botox injections “off-label” as a treatment option for TN. Botox is ...

Botox may increase face value for a growing number of Americans, including celebs like Nicole Kidman and Meghan Trainor — but when it comes to making yourself desirable to a prospective partner, ...

Headaches are a common side effect of Botox injections, which can be used for both cosmetic purposes and to treat medical conditions, such as migraines. These headaches are typically mild and ...

A recent study by Schulze et al., published in the March issue of Journal of Psychiatric Research, suggests that Botox injections improve depression. How? Perhaps due to the facial feedback effect or ...

Botox is used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in adults. It’s also approved to treat urinary incontinence caused by certain neurological conditions in adults and children ages 5 years and older. The ...