Friday, March 28, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Double Strength Deep Wrinkle Filler
Plumps the look of skin, instantly smoothes and fills lines and wrinkles
This powerful strength deep wrinkle filler is formulated with two potent, yet safe Hyaluronic ingredients. It plumps the look of skin, instantly smoothes and fills lines and wrinkles, while reducing the appearance of deep wrinkles over time.
Clinically-Demonstrated* to instantly fill lines and wrinkles, while minimizing the appearance of the depth of facial Lines over time.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Muscle Relaxing Injections for Wrinkles
| Proprietary Name | New Non-Proprietary Name |
| Botox / Botox Cosmetic | OnabotulinumtoxinA |
| Xeomin / Xeomin Cosmetic | IncobotulinumtoxinA |
| Dysport | AbobotulinumtoxinA |
| Myobloc | RimabotulinumtoxinB |
For Canadians:
- All botulinum toxin products have usage information in the consumer section of the Product Monograph. Review it carefully with your health care practitioner.
- Discuss any concerns you may have about the risks and benefits of botulinum products with your health care practitioner.
- Pay close attention for any signs or symptoms of adverse events and seek immediate medical attention if you have unexpected difficulty swallowing or talking, trouble breathing, or muscle weakness following treatment with a botulinum toxin product.
Botox is indicated for the treatment of severe muscle spasm in the neck, eye and foot, for chronic migraines, incontinence, and for excessive sweating. Botox Cosmetic is indicated for cosmetic purposes, to treat facial wrinkling.
Dysport is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles in adult patients less than 65 years of age.
Xeomin is indicated for severe muscle spasm in the neck, eye and arm. Xeomin Cosmetic is indicated for the temporary improvement of moderate to severe frown lines in adult patients.
Myobloc is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with severe muscle spasm in the neck.
SOURCE: Health Canada
- Continue reporting any side-effects from the use of botulinum toxin products to MedEffect: Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, visit MedEffect Canada's web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Treat filler-associated nodules with antibiotics, facial plastic surgeon says
Patients who present with nodules after undergoing filler injections can be treated with a combination of antibiotics and 5-fluorouracil/triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog) injectable suspension, facial plastic surgeon Michael Persky says. Nodules formed at injection sites in one patient who received Juvederm injections about a year after receiving Sculptra injections and in another who received Restylane injections months after receiving Sculptra injections. Both were treated with 5-FU/Kenalog, but the second patient responded better when antibiotics were added to the treatment regimen, Persky said.
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Modern MedicineMonday, March 3, 2014
Are dermal fillers are a crisis waiting to happen?
Most shockingly of all, the fact that there is no requirement for the actual surgeon involved to provide consent for the procedure makes a mockery of the entire process. It's business as usual in the Wild West and the message from the Government is clear: roll up and feel free to have a stab.'
Dr Grover said the Government's failure to create a compulsory register was a 'huge loophole'.
He said: 'Patients just want to go to one place and see who is registered and who is not. This now will not happen.'
And he criticised the fact the operating surgeon does not have to be the one gaining consent from the patient.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2558302/Tougher-regulations-mean-anti-ageing-beauty-jabs-prescribed-doctors.html#ixzz2uR6x2lgy
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