Before it became a party favor passed around by the vanity-obsessed set, Botox was considered to have several non-cosmetic therapeutic purposes, many involving the treatment of muscle spasms. And today it was announced that the popular wrinkle-fighting drug has been approved for use by some people suffering from overactive bladder. [More]
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Botox May Deaden Empathy As Well As Your Face
By 4.25.11
When you shoot Botox into your face to freeze it into a mask of dispassionate youthful non-expression, you might also be harming your ability to perceive emotions in others, a new study says. [More]
Botox May Help Some Women Below The Belt Too
By 2.25.11
While a lot of people are using Botox to iron out the creases above the neck, doctors say that some women can also benefit below the belt from the injection’s non-cosmetic effects. [More]
Botox Competitor Tries To Compete By Offering Rebate… On Botox
By 3.12.10
We all know what Botox is. But can you name any of the anti-wrinkle injection’s competition? That’s why the maker’s of competing drug Dysport are not only offering rebates to attract new customers, they’re also offering rebates on Botox if you’re unhappy with their product. [More]
Lose Your Wrinkles To Gain An Edge In The Job Market?
By 6.29.09
A Botox clinic in Virginia made news recently when it offered free anti-wrinkle injections to job-seekers. The “Botox Bailout” event allowed old, recently unemployed hags the chance to trade in their wrinkled resume for a wrinkle-free forehead. Because, if you’re having trouble finding work in the middle of a recession then, duh, it’s because of your crow’s feet.
New York Times Calls Botox "The Duct Tape Of Medicine"
By 4.13.09
Who knew botulism could be so awesome? Botox is Allergan’s cash cow, earning the pharmaceutical company $1.3 billion last year alone. The funny thing about the toxin—originally developed as a biological weapon—is it works for a lot of “off-label” uses as well (like treating anal fissures and preventing hair loss), and Allergan says that non-cosmetic applications could be an even bigger market because health insurers will help pay for the treatments. Likely upcoming FDA-approved treatments: stroke-induced muscle spasms, chronic migraines, and enlarged prostates.
