by Medspa Mastery Desk | Jan 28, 2025 | Industry News and Updates, Top Stories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a concerning outbreak of botulism-like illnesses linked to counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin injections, commonly referred to as “Botox.” This investigation comes after reports...
by Medspa Mastery Desk | Dec 17, 2024 | Industry Insights, Innovations and Treatments
According to a recent Page Six report, renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Barry Weintraub has revealed an unexpected trick for administering Botox: gently tilting patients so they’re nearly upside down during injections. View this post on Instagram A post...
by Medspa Mastery Desk | Nov 14, 2024 | Industry News and Updates
The FDA recently issued a warning to Merz Pharmaceuticals over an Instagram advertisement promoting their Botox competitor, Xeomin. The ad drew attention for suggesting that Xeomin is free from additives and more “natural,” implying a potential advantage...
by Medspa Mastery Desk | Oct 28, 2024 | Industry Insights, Innovations and Treatments
What is Botox Resistance, and Why Should Medspas Care? Botox is one of the most popular treatments for reducing wrinkles, but what happens when clients say it’s not working as well as it used to? This issue, known as botox resistance, is becoming more common and...
by Medspa Mastery Desk | Oct 21, 2024 | Featured, Industry Insights, Industry News and Updates, Innovations and Treatments
In exciting news for aesthetic professionals, Botox® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) has received FDA approval for treating moderate to severe vertical platysma bands. These vertical bands, often referred to as neck or jawline bands, can cause a noticeable aging effect,...