Botulinum Toxin

CPD: Ethnic Considerations for Botulinum Toxin

Dr Souphi Samizadeh reviews considerations for treating different ethnic groups with toxin.The global demand for facial aesthetic treatments, including botulinum toxin (BoNT-A) injections, continues to rise. This increase is evident across a broad spectrum of ethnic groups, each presenting unique …

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Gangs lure young women into drug trade with cosmetic treatments

UK charity St Giles Trust has warned that young women are increasingly being recruited into ‘county lines’ drug gangs with treatments like botulinum toxin to groom them. In the West

Nurse removed from register for breaching prescribing guidelines

A nurse has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register after prescribing botulinum toxin without the required face-to-face consultations. 50-year-old Heather Hazzard supplied botulinum toxin to beauticians

Avoiding Upper and Mid-Face Complications

Dr Karla Murta explores the potential complications in the upper and mid-face, alongside techniques to mitigate these risks.It is undeniable that upper and mid-face injectable treatments create impressive results in rejuvenation and can be provided to patients with minimal downtime. …

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CPD: Optimising Facial Botulinum Toxin Results

Dr Nestor Demosthenous discusses the pharmacodynamics of botulinum toxin and the differences between the available preparations. In the 1980s, ophthalmologist Dr Jean Carruthers and dermatologist Dr Alastair Carruthers discovered that one of their patients treated with botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) for …

Advertorial: Restoring Symmetry and Confidence with Botulinum Toxin

Tips from Array Aesthetics on how to correct natural balance and confidence for facial palsy patientsOur face is more than just a collection of features, it is central to who we are and how we interact with the world around …

Northern Irish woman found guilty of unlawful POM possession

A woman in Lisburn, Northern Ireland has been fined £600 after being found guilty of unlawfully possessing and promoting botulinum toxin. At Lisburn Magistrates’ Court, the defendant Nadine Poole pled

Treating TMD with Botulinum Toxin

Dr Elle Reid and Dr Bryony Elder discuss the presentation of temporomandibular disorders and how they can be treated using botulinum toxinTemporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding musculature, leading to pain, …

Preventing Delayed Onset Nodules

Three practitioners discuss the presentation of delayed onset nodules, potential causes and preventable measures in aesthetic practices Encountering an aesthetic complication can be a daunting experience for any medical practitioner. With dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injectables remaining a popular …

Case Study: Addressing NSR Complication

Dr Jordan Faulkner discusses the importance of patient education around vascular occlusions when consenting for non-surgical rhinoplasty Vascular occlusion (VO) is the most important of all soft tissue filler-related complications. It has the potential consequence of permanent scarring and facial …

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