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Oprah Magazine: O's Beauty Challenge

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Perspectives from three women on what they will and won't do for beauty - from Oprah Magazine.

What is it that finally pushes a woman into doing something about her anxious little frown lines, her mousy hair, or whatever she's (more or less) "accepted" about her looks? Three women step up to O's beauty challenge and discover what they can and can't live with.

A Shot At Gorgeous
Millions of women are looking remarkably fresh and rested thanks to tiny injections of a botulinum toxin. Why wasn't Valerie Monroe one of them?
The Laser's Edge
After a few false starts, Jessica Winter finally stops turning red.
Fair-Haired Girl
She was blonde as a child. Stung by strangers' comments, Celia Barbour decides to reclaim her birthright.

7 May Superfoods

Tue, 01 May 2012 14:22:00 GMT

Looking good is a seasonal endeavor! Here's a list of Seven May Superfoods...

The Huffington Post | By Catherine Pearson Posted: 05/ 1/2012 8:45 am Updated: 05/ 1/2012 8:52 am

Now that the weather is a wee bit warmer, many of us are thinking about getting outdoors to enjoy the spring air and sunshine.

May offers a welcome chance to get out there and be active, whether it's by taking a walk with friends (good for the body and the soul!), enjoying a bike ride or -- depending on the temperatures where you live -- taking a refreshing dip in the nearest body of water.
All of those activities require fuel, which can come from eating healthy foods -- particularly the fruits and vegetables that are at their peak this time of year.

So what are our picks for May superfoods? Take a look at our list. Then, as always, let us know if there are any in-season favorites you can't believe we overlooked.
See The May Superfood Slideshow >

The lesser known benefits of Botox

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:33:00 GMT

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Botox injections have been the most common non-surgical procedure performed by plastic surgeons since the year 2000. In 2010, more than 2.4 million individuals in the U.S. received Botox injections.
But while Botox is commonly used to treat crow's feet, laugh lines and other wrinkles, it may also have other non-cosmetic benefits.

In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Botox to treat migraine headaches. According to WebMD, the FDA suggests Botox when used to treat chronic migraines be given at intervals of about 12 weeks as multiple injections around the head and neck to try to dull future headache symptoms.

The drug, which is a form of botulinium toxin type A, is also used to treat more than 20 other conditions, including muscle spasms and excessive sweating. Scientists are currently testing Botox's efficacy in treating conditions such as asthma. Experts say Botox often provides positive cosmetic results with few side effects. However, its effects are not permanent and injections need to be repeated every three to six months for the best results.

There are ways that individuals can ensure the best outcome when using Botox for cosmetic reasons, according to WebMD. The health website recommends those planning on getting Botox injections avoid bruising by abstaining from taking aspirin or ibuprofen, which can thin the blood, for two weeks prior to treatment. Most importantly, those who want the best possible outcome are advised to seek out a physician that is board-certified in dermatology or plastic surgery.

While there are several options available when it comes to injectable treatments, experts recommend speaking with your physician to discuss your areas of concern, and to hear the options they suggest before making a decision.

Kristin Chenoweth Tells Prevention Magazine She Regularly Gets Botox

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:26:00 GMT

Prevention's January cover story features Kristin Chenoweth, on newsstands this week. This cover is particularly timely as Kristin will be hosting and performing at the American Country Music Awards on Monday, December 5, on FOX.

On if she's had plastic surgery and why she's happy to talk about it:

No, no work. But I get Botox regularly, and I'm very happy to talk about why. When I was thirty-five, I was having debilitating migraines about once a week. I went to my doctor in New York, and she said she wanted to give me five shots of Botox across my eyebrows. And I said, 'Oh, no. I make my living through my facial expressions.' And she said, 'You're not going to have a living if you can't work.' So I let her do it, and I haven't had a full-blown headache since. Every six months, five shots right here [motions across her eyebrows]. I'm thankful for it.

On not being on Glee this season:

I'm sad, because I love April Rhodes and so does the audience. It just goes to show that people love a good drunk, I guess! Whole Article >

Holiday Botox Special

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:56:00 GMT

For the month of November, just in time for Thanksgiving, treat one area of your face (frown lines, crows feet, forehead lines, or smokers lines) with BOTOX or Dysport and receive $50 off - mail in rebate. Treat three areas and get an additional $40 off from us.

Join Brilliant Distinctions before your appointment and get the BOTOX rebate instantly . Call 203.637.0662 to book your appointment today or request an appointment online.

Botox in the News - A New Solution for Hyperhydrosis - Excessive Sweating

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:50:00 GMT

WOWT interviewed a patient and Thomas Franco, MD, Methodist Physicians Clinic HealthWest Physical Therapy, about using Botox for hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating).

Oprah Show: How to Look and Feel 20 Years Younger

Thu, 05 May 2011 21:01:00 GMT

What are the Four Pillars of Looking Younger? Author Bob Greene Visited Oprah recently and provided some great nutritional and lifestyle information, and wouldn't you know BOTOX received a good mention. Here's the article...

Do you want to lose weight, erase wrinkles and get energized? Bob Greene says it is possible. Along with a team of top experts—dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer, sleep expert Dr. Ronald Kotler and nutritionist Diane McKay—Bob has written a new book called 20 Years Younger that he says can help you reverse the effects of aging.

"The important part is you feel 20 years younger, and your body functions as if it were 20 years younger," Bob says. His program is built around four pillars: Exercise, nutrition, skin care and sleep. According to Bob, incorporating these pillars into your life can change your physiology, which will slow down aging and cause your body to function as if you were years younger. Link to Article >

BOTOX Celebrity Confessions!

Thu, 05 May 2011 21:17:00 GMT

Kim Cattrall, Simon Cowell...Who esle is admitting to using botox to stave off wrinkles? The list continues to grow...
Check out this website slideshow of the latest confessions... Botox Confessions

Advanced BOTOX and Juvederm

Thu, 05 May 2011 21:06:00 GMT

Since the FDA approval of BOTOX for cosmetic use in 2002, it has quickly become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world. In fact, BOTOX injections are the number one cosmetic procedure performed in the United States with more than 3 Million procedures performed each year. The uses of BOTOX Cosmetic began with eliminating lines and wrinkles around the eyes, but the areas of application have expanded significantly over the years and continue to expand as medical professionals gain more experience using BOTOX to soften and eliminate lines and wrinkles all over the face and neck.

When BOTOX Cosmetic was first introduced, it was used to treat wrinkles between the brow, often referred to as frown lines. Before long, its use expanded to crow's feet and forehead lines. In recent years, literally dozens of other treatment areas have been added to the list. Experienced BOTOX injectors have learned to use BOTOX to treat wrinkles in a wide range of areas, including lines around the mouth (i.e. smoker's lines), chin lines, and lines on the neck, to name a few. BOTOX can even be used to minimize heavy jowls and to create a brow lift. Only well trained, experienced medical practitioners should administer advanced BOTOX treatments to ensure a safe, natural, and long lasting result.

The picture below displays many of the areas where BOTOX can be used. Both basic and advanced applications of BOTOX are depicted. Some of the areas are often best treated with a combination BOTOX and Juvederm, a popular dermal filler used to add volume to the skin.