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01 Apr Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | 3 comments

Botox injections for kids? I don’t think so.

According to a recent story in the San Francisco Gate, British mother Kerry Campbell was reported to have been injecting her eight year old daughter Britney with Botox. Apparently, Ms. Campbell hopes that her daughter will one day become a supermodel and has started entering her into beauty pageants. Ms. Campbell allegedly purchases Botox online...

22 Mar Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

Facelifts, tummy tucks & Botox: Plastic surgery for men gains popularity in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, plastic surgery procedures have always been popular. However, new figures released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that men across the country are electing to get tummy tucks and facelifts now more than ever. In 2010, plastic surgery for men increased dramatically, with facelifts for men rising 14%, and male...

14 Feb Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

In Los Angeles, Breast Augmentation Predicts the Economy?

Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases the most recent plastic surgery statistics. And in 2010, the statistics show that plastic surgery bounced back, big time. Now people are asking, could the trend in breast implant surgery forecast the larger economic trends in the stock market and US economy? According to ASPS, in...

15 Dec Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

“Botox-Frozen” Gwyneth Paltrow accepts Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

There is no question that Botox and soft tissue fillers play a very important role in the plastic surgery realm of non-surgical facial rejuvenation. In my practice, I use products like Botox, Restylane and Juvederm liberally for patients who wish to participate in a regular regimen of wrinkle prevention and wrinkle reduction. However, in my...

10 Sep Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

Competitive job market keeping interest in plastic surgery high

For many patients, cosmetic plastic surgery is a true luxury. However, I am seeing a new trend in which patients (who may have been affected by our economic climate) are wanting to look their very best in order to stay competitive during this very ‘tight’ job market. Patients aged 35 to 55 often request eyelid,...

24 Aug Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

8 things to know about Botox’s new competitor…

Cosmetic use of Xeomin (Merz Pharmaceuticals] will be considered off-label use as of its initial US launch in September 2010. The drug was approved by the FDA in August 2010 only for treating neuromuscular conditions (i.e cervical dystonia &blepharospasm). 8 things you need to know about the release of Xeomen: 1) It is not yet approved...

18 Aug Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

Did you know that men need more Botox than women?

Although men account for about 15% of the current Botox® use in the United States, the number is quickly growing. In my Los Angeles-based Plastic Surgery practice, men account for about 20% of Botox® users. Although most practitioners typically treat men and women similarly with respect to Botox® dosing, that trend may be changing. At...

02 Jul Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

Do Plastic Surgeons Have Cosmetic Surgery?

According to a recent study (Plas Recon Surg 124, 6, Dec 2009, p2161) that surveyed members of the American Board of Plastic Surgeons: 1) 62% of plastic surgeons had undergone at least one type of minimally invasive cosmetic procedure. 2) Female plastic surgeons had significantly more minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, compared with males. (84.9% vs....

28 Jun Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

New Technology Bioweapons Kits Detect & Combat Black-Market Botox

The popularity of Botox for cosmetic purposes in recent years has led to national concerns over counterfeit “black-market Botox.” The uncontrolled and unregulated production and distribution of counterfeit Botox could not only lead to unsafe clinical use of Botox, but also raises concerns among Homeland Security experts that would-be bioterrorists could harbor botulinum toxin, a...

23 Jun Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments

Summer making you sweat?

Did you know that Botox ® can be used to reduce and/or eliminate excessive sweating (aka hyperhidrosis) from your armpits? Well…it’s true! 50 units of Botox ®, when injected directly into the sweat gland-bearing skin of each of your armpits can reduce sweating for up to 6 months. Call now…and ask how.

25 Feb Posted by Kevin Brenner, M.D., F.A.C.S. in Blog | Comments