In this weekend’s Wall Street Journal, I review Death To Beauty, a new book by Dr. Eugene Helveston. It’s about the fascinating history of botulinum toxin and the California ophthalmologist, Alan ...

For some members of the movement who have otherwise overhauled their lives to be largely free of needles and “toxins,” ...

Botox is everywhere right now. It’s nearly impossible to walk down a city block or through a suburban strip mall without seeing signs in med spas or even hair salon windows advertising it—sometimes at ...

It took four experts, lots of needles and hundreds of units, but it finally worked.

Botox is a household name synonymous with wrinkle reduction and a youthful appearance. However, this powerful medication, derived from a purified neurotoxin, has a surprising array of uses that extend ...

From pre- and post-appointment no-nos to surprising facts about Botox. Anna Efetova/Getty Images When it comes to beauty treatments like Botox, heading into your appointment fully informed is always a ...

Onabotulinum A (Botox) is a neuromodulator, which is a class of medications that modulate nerve signal input into muscles, reducing or blocking muscle activity. In the world of cosmetics, Botox is ...

Botox is a brand-name injectable botulinum toxin that can be prescribed off-label for essential tremor. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a different condition than what it’s approved ...

Before you schedule an injection, read this.

I first got Botox about eight years ago, at a med spa on a busy, ugly stretch of Highway 49 in Placer County, California. On my way there, I read a church marquee’s folksy but intrinsically terrifying ...