Is Botox a Neurotoxin? Yes — and Here’s Why That’s Fine

Is botox a neurotoxin

A friend confides in me after learning that we have a medspa, “I want to try Botox, but I’m just so scared!” A little probing reveals that she’s horrified by the “toxin” in the name of the products we inject into multiple patients everyday. “It’s literally a neurotoxin. Shouldn’t I be worried?” Yes, botulinum toxin…

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Starting in Your 20s: Preventive Aesthetic Medicine 

Preventive Aesthetic Medicine

Last week, I had a client coming in for laser hair reduction. A young woman in her mid 20s, and laser hair reduction is undoubtedly the most popular procedure for clients her age – getting tired of shaving, ingrown hairs and razor burns, the pain of waxing, they seek a more permanent solution. We at…

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Botox, Dysport, Xeromin, Daxxify, Jeuveau, and now Letybo – The increasingly diverse landscape of cosmetic neurotoxins

Botox, Dysport, Xeromin, Daxxify, Jeuveau, and now Letybo – The increasingly diverse landscape of cosmetic neurotoxins

The world of aesthetic medicine is constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to neurotoxins, the popular injectable treatments used to temporarily smooth wrinkles and fine lines. While Botox remains the household name, the growing lineup offers patients and providers a variety of options. In this post, we’ll go over the key similarities and differences between…

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