A research study has shown that injections of Botox into the frown lines can have a significant effect on improving depression. The paper by Wollmer and others, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research (46 2012 574-581) used a randomised controlled trial to assess the use of onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox/Vistabel by Allergan) injected into the glabellar (frown) Read more…
Don’t forget that having Restylane or Botox is not like buying soap powder from the supermarket. It’s not just about shopping around for the cheapest price. You are also paying for the time, opinion, advice, expertise and follow-up from a qualified professional. Dr Peter Forrester Cosmetic Doctor Esher, Surrey & Teddington, Richmond upon Thames
Today’s Mail Online article: The Botox boom: Six women talk candidly about their quest for perfection contains the outrageous statement “. . . . . and even your local hairdresser could administer the injections if they’ve been on the right course.” This is a common misconception and totally incorrect. Botox and the other botulinum anti-wrinkle Read more…
There has recently been a lot of media attention given to the potential health benefits of taking a low dose of Aspirin every day. There are side effects of Aspirin that need to be considered when balancing the benefits against the risks and it is strongly advised that you discuss these with your general practitioner or primary care Read more…
The US newswire service PR Newswire reports an interesting study by Chicago plastic surgeon Steven Dayan: “Statistically significant improvements in participants treated with Botox Cosmetic were observed in answers to quality of life questions pertaining to physical health, mood, household activities, overall life satisfaction, body satisfaction, self-consciousness, intellect, self-worth, appearance, comprehension, weight satisfaction, attractiveness, and Read more…
Very many thanks to Mrs K.C from Surrey for a very kind review left on Google Places: After using a top, well known Dermatologist in London for Botox and Fillers for the past two years I am so glad I have found Dr Forrester local to where I live. Not only are the results better Read more…
As many of you will know Botox® is the brand name of a form of Botulinum Toxin. The dictionary defines a toxin as “a poison of organic origin” and as Botox is produced by the Clostridium bacteria it certainly qualifies as being of organic origin. But what about these words toxin and poison? Medically speaking Read more…
The word Hoover is frequently used to describe any make of vacuum cleaner when it is in fact the name of one particular brand. Similarly the word Botox is often used to describe any botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle injection when it is actually the brand name of just one make. Botox was the first botulinum to Read more…
Recent media attention has been given to the availability of very cheap and possibly fake Botox products imported from the Far East. This brings to mind a magazine article that I wrote last year: Botox – Is it safe? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have recently announced a safety review of the use of Read more…