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Cosmetic surgeons are discovering that those who constantly chew gum have a certain pattern of wrinkles around the mouth. Experts say the repetitive chewing motion overuses the muscles and breaks down support tissue in the skin. It can also dislodge and dissipate dermal fillers.
Gum, especially sugar-free varieties, have a lot of health benefits like stimulating […]

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A new study in February’s Archives of Dermatology claims that Botox could actually help prevent migraines in addition to smoothing wrinkles. Researchers don’t know exactly why the treatments help migraines, but they say it might be related to decreasing inflammation and blocking pain receptors.
Actress Kristen Chenoweth says she gets Botox injections not for cosmetic purposes […]

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Many worried that a ‘Botox Tax’ was going to pass.  After an uproar from the cosmetic and medical industry,  the Botox tax has been canceled.  Instead,  a new tax is going to be put in place on tanning beds.
The tax hopes to raise money to help pay for costs of the healthcare reform legislation.  The […]

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The Texas Attorney General has announced that it will be charging Laurie D’Alleva with several violations of state law for selling several prescription drugs on an online website.  The website, which has since been brought down,  sold kits and encouraged individuals to administer Botox treatments on themselves.
The dangers of such self-treatment are very apparent.  This […]

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A online website has recently been shut-down after it was attempting to sell online kits for do-it-yourself Botox injection.
The website promoted the use of Botox by individuals unqualified to administer the medical procedure.  The site was putting the lives of many individuals at risk, and many individuals had serious consequences after injecting themselves in the […]

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