A video went viral last month showing aesthetician nurse Miranda Wilson pointing out all the procedures she had done in 2023. In the clip, the 30-year-old beauty influencer says she had Botox twice last year ($1,000 total), masseter Botox once to achieve a more defined jawline ($1,200), two lip flips ($100 each) and traptox ― … Read more
One time, while getting Botox from a new provider, the injector smiled as she stuck the needle into my forehead. “I can tell you’re good about using sunscreen,” she said. “The needle is going in smooth as butter.” She was right. I diligently apply SPF 30 or higher every day. And the insight made me … Read more
For people who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s, plastic surgery of any kind was still very much in its “hush-hush” era. While there was immense pressure to never age, it was still taboo to admit to receiving any kind of medical enhancements. But things are different in the 2020s, the era of TikTok. … Read more
TikTok influencers love to claim they’ve found an at-home skin care treatment that’s better than Botox in terms of erasing lines and wrinkles. It’s tempting to buy into these “miracle” treatments because Botox is expensive and invasive. Plus, it’s an attractive option for anyone who doesn’t want to inject a neurotoxin into their face. Some … Read more
As the skin ages, the loss of elasticity, plumpness and firmness are common. Some women are turning to botox or plastic surgery to add a youthful look to their skin, but these options are expensive and time-consuming to maintain. While there’s no magic solution for guaranteed younger-looking skin, looking after your skin with a comprehensive … Read more
To get rid of fine lines, smooth skin texture, and plump lax skin, injectables — like neuromodulators and fillers — reign supreme. However, there are certain products that work like Botox, which, for the record, is a brand name (of several, including Xeomin, Dysport, and Jeuveau) for the neuromodulator botulinum toxin, which works by relaxing … Read more
New York Republican Representative George Santos (left). The House Ethics Committee inquiry into embattled American politician George Santos has been released, causing a significant stir in political and media circles. The committee’s extensive report, published on Thursday, asserts that there is credible evidence suggesting the Republican inappropriately utilized campaign funds for various personal expenditures, engaged … Read more
Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) allegedly spent campaign funds on a host of products and services to maintain his appearance, according to a House ethics committee report released Thursday. “He blatantly stole from his campaign,” the report says, alleging that Santos inappropriately spent money raised for his House campaign on beauty treatments, makeup and designer … Read more
“An overactive bladder is over-responsive and oversensitive, so it spasms,” says Dr. Kavaler. “When Botox is injected into the muscle of the bladder, it relaxes it so it’s less overactive, less spastic. You can hold more, the urgency becomes less urgent, but you’re still able to empty your bladder.” The results, she says, can last … Read more
Who doesn’t love a Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video full of useful tips and juicy revelations? The skin-care techniques, the makeup tricks, the completely incomprehensible bathroom layouts. But Ariana Grande‘s new 12-minute clip isn’t nearly as juicy as it is salty — as in tears. Like so many of these deep dives into celebrity routines, Grande’s … Read more