She’s frozen in time. One California aesthetic nurse on TikTok is revealing what she claimed happened after she stopped getting Botox injections in her face, something she had been doing for the past 20 years. The video was posted by Brenda Blay, who goes by the username @nursebblay on the social media app. The clip … Read more
Not smoothing out your wrinkles might be the answer to a smooth relationship. New research published in the journal Scientific Reports found that Botox injections can ruin a relationship — as it makes it harder to recognize emotions. Scientists have previously warned that Botox can affect the way people’s brains respond to faces, making it hard … Read more
Instead of Botox, some people are turning to “face taping” to prevent wrinkles — but does it really work? If you scroll on TikTok, hashtag #facetaping has over 35.4 million views, with many people posting videos of themselves putting tape all over their faces before bed in order to stay young. In one video, TikTok … Read more
Brain scans showed that Botox injected into the forehead altered people’s brain chemistry, impacting how they interpreted other people’s emotions, a new study published in Scientific Reports found. Botox is an injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles and is popularly used to reduce the appearance of frown lines, forehead creases and … Read more
Justine Bateman is getting older, and she doesn’t care what people think. Bateman, 57, has been a star since she was a teenager, and people watched her grow up on-screen. But the “Family Ties” star didn’t realize the internet obsessed over her aging face until she googled herself. “I needed to google something to do … Read more
European health officials issued a warning this week after more than 60 people came down with botulism following a risky weight loss procedure in Turkey. Sixty-seven individuals across Turkey, Germany, Austria and Switzerland contracted botulism between late February and March 10, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Monday. Sixty of … Read more
Somebody call Dr. Pimple Popper. A woman on TikTok claimed that when she popped what she thought was a pimple, her Botox “leaked out.” The user, who goes by by the name @undecided_and_unguided on the social media app, revealed more about the costly mishap last week in a video that has reached more than 2 … Read more
She was filling up a little too much. One woman on TikTok admitted that she used to be “addicted” to getting cosmetic Botox and filler injections, and she’s sharing one experience that left her with a wonky smile. Brooke, who goes by the username @brookehutty on the social media app, posted a video titled “Cosmetic … Read more
Botoxed beauty queens, beware. A recent study has found that neuromodulator injections like Botox may be less effective in people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine — striking panic in the hearts, and foreheads, of some users. “Either higher doses or more frequent treatment intervals will be needed, costing more money or requiring more doctor visits … Read more
Why the long face? Perhaps your Botox isn’t lasting as long because you received the COVID-19 vaccine. A recent study from a group of researchers in Israel found that filler fanatics visited the person who administered their injections more often after receiving the coronavirus vaccine. On average, the 45 participants received Botox every 118 days … Read more
When Jill Kenton experienced dryness in her left eye and slight face swelling last fall, she assumed they were side effects of Botox injections she had received a few months earlier. As her symptoms persisted — and she noticed a clicking sound — she sought medical help. The British mom was devastated by the diagnosis: … Read more
An influencer has shared the harrowing tale of her botched cosmetic procedure, which left her with scars. Marian Michelini was left heartbroken and deformed following a facial harmonization procedure, which use Botox and hyaluronic acid fillers to modify the face. Startling before and after photos show the 34-year-old’s swollen features as a result of the … Read more
When Vanessa Williams takes the stage to begin a six-night stand at the Manhattan cabaret club 54 Below on Tuesday night, she’ll have the sweetest revenge. Years before she became a Grammy, Tony and Emmy nominee, an underage Williams was turned away outside the very same spot where she was dressed to boogie upstairs at … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a single friend in her 40s. She has very noticeable vertical lines between her eyes when in animated conversation that detract greatly from her sweet face. She’s on a limited income. I’d like to suggest Botox for her, and I’m willing to pay for it with a gift card or cash. … Read more
A young woman has an anti-aging regimen she’s sticking to — literally. Valerie, from Canada, is just 25 years old but swears that taping her face is the secret to staying “young forever.” She posted a TikTok video of her makeup-free face covered in pieces of sticky tape, something she said keeps her looking fresh … Read more
A glamorous mum, who is often mistaken for being her daughter’s twin sister, has left her followers floored after revealing her real age. Dawn Hubsher and her daughter Cher rose to fame after appearing in the TLC reality series sMothered, a program that focuses on moms and daughters who push their bonds to the extreme. The … Read more
Sabina Breece wasn’t ready to go back to school. After two years of pandemic isolation, the well-coifed 42-year-old was anxious about the prospect of dropping her kids off at their tony Connecticut school and having to socialize with other moms. She was afraid her appearance wasn’t up to snuff. “The rules changed and we are … Read more
Summary: Botulinum toxin, or Botox, can help dampen negative emotions for those suffering from borderline personality disorder. Source: MHH The bacterial toxin botulinum toxin (BTX)—colloquially known as Botox—is probably known to most people as a remedy for wrinkles. But botulinum toxin can do even more: if it is injected into the forehead, for example, it … Read more
Botox isn’t without its risks — on mental health, too. People who wish to undergo cosmetic treatments such as Botox should have their mental health assessed beforehand, an expert has advised. The accessibility and low cost of cosmetic injections is feeding into body-image issues — and is part of the reasoning behind the call for … Read more