It turns out, women who use Botox are perceived to be more cold and vain than those who use other types of anti-aging methods such as wrinkle creams, staying out of the sun, and face-lifts. That's at least according to the results of a recent study by the University of Toronto, where participants were given information about women's anti-aging choices, and then asked to make judgments based Read more

When it comes to the pursuit of beauty, women in the US put a disproportionate emphasis on looking young. It's far less expensive (and often more attractive) to simply age gracefully and take care of yourself. But just as a thought experiment, we wanted to see just how much you'd spend over a lifetime if you were to try and look 25 forever. We did the math, so to find out, just keep reading. Read more

Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Francis Palmer is betting that there's a market for people who want the effects of Botox without using botulism. Specifically, the company he works for, MyoScience, has developed a machine that uses cold to freeze facial nerves. The device, which uses a series of small needles called "cryoprobes" to freeze muscles' nerves into relaxing, is currently in clinical Read more

Recently, I saw this terrible article about a mom who is supposedly injecting her 8-year-old with Botox and giving her "virgin" waxes. Internet denizens are up in arms about it, understandably, and the story is showing up all over the place. Before we all call the Child Welfare Office, though, there are several things about this story that don't seem quite right. I did a little research, so to Read more

If you're getting Botox or Dysport in your forehead, you could also be losing muscle in your arms or legs, leading to sag not unlike these adorable Shar Peis. Doctors have long been aware that one of botulinum toxin's side effects is muscle wasting; after all, when you paralyze a muscle to keep it from wrinkling, it begins to weaken and atrophy very quickly. Apparently new, however, are findings Read more

So much for au naturelle. According to reports today botox is bigger than ever! Apparently over a million treatments are now carried out each year. Meanwhile, the number of women using botox and lip plumping procedures has jumped 15% on last year, making the market now worth a staggering £18 million a year. That's a lot of frozen foreheads! Botox is also becoming viewed as a normal habitual Read more

Botox has become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years and now its producers are reaping the benefits! Yesterday Allergan Inc., the producer of the plastic surgery treatment, reported profits were up a staggering 19 percent. The company is trading shares at 17 times its initial prediction for 2011 and is now worth £879 million! Not bad, considering it was bought for a bargainous £6 million Read more

Stop the press: Katie Price is quitting Botox injections! News emerged yesterday that the reality TV star is ditching the treatments after hearing that they are potentially damaging to pregnant women. (She found this out when visiting a local Surrey beauty clinic for her usual dose.) Katie is not confirmed to be pregnant yet, but has made no secret of the fact that she's trying for a baby with Read more

I'm a huge fan of Anna Friel's beauty style, she always looks so effortlessly glowing and natural. It turns out, Friel's secret is Polaris Laser treatment. She believes it's better than Botox! She told In Style UK, “It's like a laser machine that brings collagen to the surface and reconditions the skin. You can see an immediate difference. It's the best thing around." She also talked about Read more

We’re used to getting our standard night creams, lipstick supplies and fragrance from department stores, but now Debenhams is taking its beauty services a step further with the introduction of Botox. According to The News of The World yesterday, the department store opened its first Mediskin Cosmetic Laser Clinic at its Newcastle store last Tuesday offering Botox injections for £170. The Read more