We asked 9 New Yorkers how often they get Botox: ‘There’s been a dramatic shift’

We asked 9 New Yorkers how often they get Botox: ‘There’s been a dramatic shift’

Amid a boom in transparency surrounding cosmetic procedures, the once taboo tweakments to age gracefully now seem more pervasive than ever as youth chasers integrate popular injectables, like Botox and filler, into their beauty regimens. “There’s been a dramatic shift from people viewing these things as a form of cosmetic surgery or a medical thing … Read more

Fake botox is making people sick — here’s what to know

Fake botox is making people sick — here’s what to know

Step away from the needles.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may soon issue an alert for doctors regarding “botulism-like illnesses” which have already landed at least four people in the hospital, according to NBC News.   People in multiple states across the country — including Illinois, Colorado, Kentucky, Washington and Tennessee — have reportedly … Read more

My Facelift Diet keeps me looking years younger naturally — without Botox or fillers

My Facelift Diet keeps me looking years younger naturally — without Botox or fillers

What goes through the lips helps the face lift, according to a beauty expert.  Star Khechara, 48, the creator of The Facelift Diet and author of the Holistic Beauty Book, said those who want to look young can skip cosmetic products and go right for a diet that’s rich in fruit.  She’s never gotten Botox … Read more

Botox nearly killed me — it left me partially paralyzed and choking on spit

Botox nearly killed me — it left me partially paralyzed and choking on spit

A Texas woman says she nearly died after receiving Botox injections that left her partially paralyzed and choking on her own saliva. Alicia Hallock, 36, took to Instagram to share her harrowing story, saying she was initially administered the popular muscle-freezing drug to treat her migraines. “I ended up having a rare complication,” the mom-of-three … Read more

Gen Z influencers’ obnoxious under-eye fillers need to go — ‘subtle’ is the key, an expert explains

Gen Z influencers’ obnoxious under-eye fillers need to go — ‘subtle’ is the key, an expert explains

Less is more. Photos of Kylie Jenner’s puffy profile last month left the internet with questions about the use of facial fillers among the young — the common practice among older women has become something of a craze among image-conscious Gen Zers. Jenner, 26, is just one in a wave of fresh-faced twentysomethings indulging in injectable … Read more

I went viral for my hot mugshot — here’s the secret behind my glamorous look

I went viral for my hot mugshot — here’s the secret behind my glamorous look

She’s criminally good-looking. A Virginia woman who set the internet on fire with her sizzling mugshot is sharing the secrets behind her glamorous look. Veronica Koval, 27, was charged with reckless driving last May after she was pulled over for driving 99 mph in a 55-mph zone. The registered nurse pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor and … Read more

Joan Collins, 90, stuns Emmys 2024 viewers with ageless look: ‘What kind of vampire diet’ is she on?

Joan Collins, 90, stuns Emmys 2024 viewers with ageless look: ‘What kind of vampire diet’ is she on?

Her dynasty will be one of youth and beauty. Joan Collins’ youthful appearance sent shockwaves across the internet during the 2024 Emmy Awards on Monday after appearing next to “Empire” actress Taraji P. Henson during the live broadcast. Collins, 90, donned a magnificent glittering gown of periwinkle blue with matching evening gloves as she and … Read more

Gen Z paralyzed with fear of turning 30, becoming ‘unattractive hags’: ‘Life might as well end at 22’

Gen Z paralyzed with fear of turning 30, becoming ‘unattractive hags’: ‘Life might as well end at 22’

Age before beauty? Absolutely not. Thirty, flirty and thriving is apparently no longer the holy grail for teens and twenty-somethings online. Those born between 1997 and 2013 are expressing grim concerns about hitting the big 3-0 — a milestone that some of these youngsters fear will immediately zap them of their sexiness, stamina and overall … Read more

Ozempic for your legs? ‘Calf tox’ is the newest slimming fad to sweep TikTok

Ozempic for your legs? ‘Calf tox’ is the newest slimming fad to sweep TikTok

Move over, Ozempic. There’s a new slimming trend sweeping TikTok, but this one’s strictly for the gams. People on the platform are discussing using Botox injections in their calf muscles to slim them down in a hot trend nicknamed “calf tox.” While cosmetic Botox is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat fine … Read more

I de-aged my skin 10 years without Botox or fillers — try my easy, 5-step beauty routine

I de-aged my skin 10 years without Botox or fillers — try my easy, 5-step beauty routine

She’s a real glow-getter. UK-based skincare influencer Elle McNamara, who goes by Bambi Does Beauty online, is sharing how she makes herself look 23, not 33. She claims her five-step routine doesn’t involve Botox or fillers, but rather relies on fine-textured hydrating mists, retinol, hydrating serums, sunscreen, and double cleansing at night. In her 13-second TikTok, … Read more

What is beauty tourism? Woman estimates she’s saved $40K traveling abroad for procedures

What is beauty tourism? Woman estimates she’s saved K traveling abroad for procedures

Her pie-in-the-sky idea has really taken off. A Colorado woman says she has saved $40,000 on medical and beauty treatments over nearly three years by traveling abroad to visit the dentist, receive Botox — and even get her hair done. “I was getting hair extensions done in Idaho — they had raised their prices to … Read more

I’m a dermatologist — here are 5 things I would never do to my skin

I’m a dermatologist — here are 5 things I would never do to my skin

She wants you to make better pore decisions. Board-certified NYC dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss is sharing five things she would never do to her skin by highlighting improper washcloth, Botox, and sunscreen practices and badmouthing certain skincare products. Her 4-minute TikTok has drawn 1.2 million views since it was posted last month. “No. 1, I … Read more

Gen Z is aging worse than millennials — here are the alarming reasons why

Gen Z is aging worse than millennials — here are the alarming reasons why

There’s a fine line when it comes to “baby Botox.” Injections, fillers, and vapes are among the sneaky culprits making Gen Z look older than millennials, experts warn, as cosmetic procedures soar among the younger generation. While it may seem like Gen Z is taking good care of themselves, practitioners aren’t so sure — in fact, … Read more

Why Gen Z teens do ‘baby’ Botox, sleep in anti-wrinkle tape and cover car windows to dodge UV

Why Gen Z teens do ‘baby’ Botox, sleep in anti-wrinkle tape and cover car windows to dodge UV

The oldest members of Gen Z are just 25 — but they’re all-in on anti-aging. Teens and girls in their early 20s are slathering themselves in serums, using anti-wrinkle tape, and getting “baby Botox” — all in the internet-fueled pursuit of eternal youth. It’s a testament to just how toxic social media can be, especially … Read more

Is this popular DIY flaxseed mask really a Botox dupe? Here’s what health experts say

Is this popular DIY flaxseed mask really a Botox dupe? Here’s what health experts say

Want the benefits of Botox without the bill? Try this grocery store item. TikTok gals are claiming that flaxseed facial masks work as an at-home Botox dupe. “It’s Botox you make at home, honey. And the best part is it’s two ingredients: flaxseeds and water,” TikToker Victoria Benitez claimed in a viral TikTok that has … Read more

Barry Manilow gets roasted for his Rockefeller tree lighting appearance: ‘Too much Botox’

Barry Manilow gets roasted for his Rockefeller tree lighting appearance: ‘Too much Botox’

Barry Manilow seemed to have a holly jolly time performing on Wednesday at Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Despite the 80-year-old singer being caught up in the holiday spirit while singing “All I Want For Christmas is You” and “Because It’s Christmas,” some Grinches on X trolled his appearance. Many made fun of his … Read more

‘SNL’ spoofs George Santos’ OnlyFans and Botox use, deploys panda to Biden presser

‘SNL’ spoofs George Santos’ OnlyFans and Botox use, deploys panda to Biden presser

NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” delved into Rep. George Santos’ campaign’s dubious spending on things like OnlyFans and Botox and poked fun at panda diplomacy overshadowing President Joe Biden’s summit with his Chinese counterpart. Santos, portrayed by Bowen Yang, was questioned by Weekend Update co-host Colin Jost following a scathing ethics report released last week that revealed the lyin’ … Read more

Jaw-dropping: Plastic surgeon shares what went wrong with Zac Efron’s face

Jaw-dropping: Plastic surgeon shares what went wrong with Zac Efron’s face

He’s always been a jaw-dropper, but now his face is turning heads for a different reason. Fans of Zac Efron expressed their shock over his new look during Entertainment Weekly’s cover shoot for “The Iron Claw,” his new film, out on Dec. 22. Celebrity facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Rizk believes Efron — who has said his altered … Read more

Melissa Gilbert says botched Botox left her looking like the ‘spawn of Satan’

Melissa Gilbert says botched Botox left her looking like the ‘spawn of Satan’

Hell hath no fury like a cosmetic procedure scorned. Melissa Gilbert is finally embracing the idea of aging after the actress admits to making several “bad choices” that left her looking like a “spawn of Satan.” “I was approaching 50 and there was this panic of, ‘This is it. I’ve got to wring this out … Read more

The way you sleep could be aging your face — how to prevent wrinkles, lines

The way you sleep could be aging your face — how to prevent wrinkles, lines

How you sleep is written all over your face. Side sleeping, experts warn, can expedite the development of fine lines, wrinkles and asymmetry that come with aging — due to excess pressure on the face. “This is the reason why people find one of their eyes is a slightly different shape, or that one side … Read more