Free Botox!

For one day only, a salon in Arlington, Virginia offered free shots of Botox to the first 50 people who lined up at their doors.

What a way to promote the business!

The salon offered the deal to people who could prove that they were unemployed, hoping that a little boost of the stuff would help their clients look more refreshed, thereby improving their chances of getting a job. Considering that one treatment averages around $500-$700 a pop, the turn out was tremendous.


The salon also provided clients with a chance to meet a few recruiters who could help them find employment.

Botox Loses its Stigma

For years, people have been pretty discreet about the help they get to treat their wrinkles, particularly when they seek non-topical solutions like BOTOX® Cosmetic. A recent survey, however, has proven that times are indeed a'changing.

A recent survey conducted by The Aesthetic Surgery Education & Research Foundation (ASERF) suggests that fans of BOTOX® Cosmetic, and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane, aren't being so discreet anymore. 87% of the 687 men and women who were surveyed openly discuss their cosmetic treatments with others while 70% of these individuals also received support from the people they told.

How long, do you think, will BOTOX® Cosmetic become a regular household name?

Botox and Blepharospasm

Blepharospasm is a medical condition that refers to an uncontrollable blinking of the eyelid. Sufferers have great difficulty performing simple tasks such as walking, since the continuous blinking makes it hard to see the path on which they move. It generally affects both eyes, although only one eye may be affected when the condition is just beginning to take root.

The preferred treatment for blepharospasm is Botox. A single injection produces results that last for a few months, therefore treatments must be repeated. However, most sufferers prefer getting Botox to other treatments such as surgery and medication, since it involves a noninvasive procedure that achieves fast and effective results.