And then there were three ... facial injection treatments to treat frown lines that is. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved IncobotulinumtoxinA, more commonly known as Xeomin, for use in the temporary improvement of the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines. Essentially, this new product from Merz Aesthetics will reduce the…
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery By Dr. Jeffrey Roth NBC Miami is reporting that Diana Marcela Cardenas-Gonzalez of Miramar, Florida received money for injecting two people in the face with substance she said was Botox. The illegal injections allegedly took place on September 26, 2010 in a Miami home. She has been charged with practicing medicine…
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery By Dr. Jeffrey Roth Although plastic and cosmetic surgery is still an industry that is dominated by female patients, more men are seeking out plastic surgery procedures to improve their appearance and self-esteem. Statistics recently released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicate male cosmetic procedures that are highly…
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery By Dr. Jeffrey Roth Mother Believes She Is Giving Her Daughter a Head Start On Being a Superstar A recent article in London’s The Sun newspaper reports about a British mother buying Botox and facial fillers on the Internet, and then injecting her 8 year old daughter with them. The mother,…
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery By Dr. Jeffrey Roth Half a Trillion Dollars Spent on Plastic Surgery in Gulf of Arabia Countries in 2009 United Arab Emirates' Gulf News recently reported on the increased demand for cosmetic surgery procedures in the Middle East. "The amount spent on plastic surgical procedures in the Gulf in 2009 is…
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery By Dr. Jeffrey Roth A recent article in the Wall Street Journal observes that those in higher socio-economic groups are feeling more confident about the economy. They are demonstrating this with increased consumption of jewelry, couture and elective cosmetic surgery procedures. “That rebound in demand has boosted Allergan, which generates roughly…
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery By Dr. Jeffrey Roth A recent study presented at the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery's 20th Biennial Congress in San Francisco, California noted that Botulinum toxin A, commonly known as Botox, may significantly reduce the postoperative pain from silicone breast implant reconstruction procedures following mastectomy surgery. Breast reconstruction usually involves the…