Panel Recommends FDA Approve Restylane for Lip Augmentation December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD An FDA panel has recommended that the FDA expand the approved use of Restylane® to include lip enhancement. It’s currently approved to treat facial wrinkles and folds — such as the nasolabial folds on the sides of the mouth. The…
Study Finds Dysport Gives Patients Quick Results December 2, 2013 - Rhys Branman, MD Dysport® and BOTOX® are both known for their ability to temporarily reduce frown lines between the eyebrows and are procedures offered at Little Rock’s Cosmetic Surgery Center. If patients are looking for differences between the two, a new study indicates…
Over 100,000 Registered for Dysport Challenge May 18, 2017 - Rhys Branman, MD The maker of the wrinkle treatment Dysport® announced that over 100,000 people have registered for the Dysport® Challenge. The challenge, which began in March, allows patients to save $75 when they try Dysport®. If they “love it,” patients may receive…
Injectable Advancement Means Less Pain for Patients May 9, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD The July 2010 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times reports that the U.S. injectables market now offers lidocaine-containing versions of popular hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is injected directly into the body area and decreases pain…
A New Skincare Line from the Makers of Restylane September 9, 2014 - Rhys Branman, MD Q-Med, maker of Restylane® and Perlane, just announced their new line of skincare products at the World Congress for Anti-Aging Medicine in Monaco. The new line of products contain the same patented NASHA technology used in Restylane® injectable filler, an…
Celebrity Advice on Juvederm and How to “Switch Up” Your Cosmetic Routine January 6, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD The recently launched Juvéderm® “Switch Up campaign” combines social networking with a celebrity voice to educate consumers about non-invasive cosmetic enhancements. TV personality Dayna Devon will be providing health, beauty and lifestyle tips via the official Juvéderm® Facebook page. Devon…
New Research About Botox and Migraines October 16, 2020 - Rhys Branman, MD New research published in Archives of Dermatology supports the conclusion that BOTOX® can be used to treat migraine headaches. According to authors of the study, BOTOX® injections “at doses appropriate for cosmetic purposes may be sufficient to prevent migraine attacks.”…
How Lidocaine Enhances Patient Comfort During Cosmetic Injection February 25, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD If you’ve considered cosmetic injections, but found yourself hesitating because of needles and potential discomfort, you’re not alone. People often expect the injection to hurt, but actually, a number of non-surgical facial procedures can be done with little or no…
Botox and Dysport Both Doing Well in Competitive Market May 18, 2017 - Rhys Branman, MD Allergan and Medicis are showing increased profits this quarter, and analysts are partially attributing the growth to third quarter BOTOX® and Dysport® sales. According to CNN Money , revenues for Dysport® manufacturer Medicis last quarter are 30 percent above last…