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• Medical Community Member - July 26th 2019
• General Public

The loss of bladder control is a common condition, especially in women. This condition, which is also known as urinary incontinence or bladder leakage, can be caused by muscular factors—such as the weakening of the pelvic wall, a condition commonly seen after childbirth—or by neurological factors due to the uncontrolled contractions or spasm of the bladder wall. Botulinum toxin products, especially Botox, have been used in the treatment of incontinence caused by muscle hyperactivity for over a decade. In the United States, the FDA has granted approval for Botox to treat two types of bladder dysfunction: an overactive bladder, and detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition. This article will delve deeper into the use of Botox for treating urinary incontinence in part by focusing how Botox works and how to administer the drug. What is botulinum toxin and how does it treat urinary incontinence? Botulinum toxin treatments are best known as a type o [Read more]

• Medical Community - July 11th 2019
• Cosmetic Treatments
• Dermal Fillers
• Juvederm

Contents Uses and Benefits How Does Juvéderm Ultra XC Work? Where Does Juvéderm Ultra Work? Juvéderm Ultra XC Procedure Preparing for Juvéderm Ultra XC Treatment How Much Does Juvéderm Ultra XC Cost? Juvéderm Ultra XC: Uses and Benefits Juvéderm Ultra XC is a dermal filler that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010. It is used most commonly to increase the fullness of the lip area, as well as treat facial wrinkles.  The product contains hyaluronic acid (HA), lidocaine, and water. The formula plumps the patient's skin by increasing the overall volume from beneath. Treatment is intended for adults who want to improve the look of their face and lips. The active ingredients are well tolerated, and allergic reactions are rare.  Juvéderm injections are quick and take an average of half an hour. No recovery time is required and the average cost of treatment is $ [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - July 10th 2019
• Botulinum Toxins
• Cosmetic Treatments

Where to buy Bocouture? You can buy Bocouture, also known as Xeomin, online through online retailers and also from brick and mortar authorized merchants. Buying online can be more convenient and save you time. Shopping online usually requires you to simply select the strength and quantity you want to purchase, submit your medical license number, complete payment and provide a mailing address. Buying online has become more popular among medical practitioners since it allows them to focus on their practice and manage their supply inventory better. Need help finding Bocouture or another product? If you cannot find what you need in our extensive product catalog, we can help source any medical or aesthetic product for you. Simply use our product request form or  speak to one of our expert purchasing agents and start saving today! Contact Us What is Bocouture? Also known as Xeomin or Xeomin Aesthetic, this is a cosmetic injectable made of botulinum toxin type A—similar [Read more]

• Medical Community - July 10th 2019
• Botox
• Botulinum Toxins

Storing Xeomin and Bocouture If you use an alternative brand of botulinum toxin, such as Xeomin or its cosmetic version Bocouture, we have good news! These products do not require refrigeration normally and may last longer than the manufacturer suggests. Merz suggests that Xeomin can be used up to 36 months after its manufacturer date, but research suggests that, after 48 months in the refrigerator or stored at up to 25° C, the neurotoxin is just as effective. Additionally, when they tested Xeomin that had been stored for 18 months at 30° C and six months at 40° C, the neurotoxin was still stable. Even at 60° C for one month and 80° C for five days, Xeomin still showed at least partial activity.  According to Merz, reconistituted Xeomin or Bocouture can be placed in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. However, researchers believe that this too may be unnecessarily conservative. After leaving Xeomin solution at room [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - July 10th 2019
• General Public
• Nasolabial Folds

What are nasolabial folds? Nasolabial folds, which are also referred to as “smile lines,” “parentheses lines,” and “laugh lines,” are the deep wrinkles that extend from both sides of the nose down to the corners of the mouth. When a person smiles, nasolabial folds become more pronounced. The depth varies among individuals; however, as people age, the folds become thicker and more pronounced. In comparison, nasolabial folds are not present in babies and children. This is due to the quantity and quality of hyaluronic acid, a substance that gives skin its firmness and elasticity, within the skin, which decreases during aging. As the skin loses its firmness and elasticity, nasolabial folds become more prominent. While prominent nasolabial folds tend to occur in older individuals, people in their 20s may also notice them. Why choose Juvederm? Juvederm is a popular brand of injectable dermal fillers made from non-animal hyaluronic acid. It [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - July 10th 2019
• Dermal Fillers
• Juvederm
• Teosyal

A meaningful comparison between injectable dermal fillers can be difficult to undertake. Although there are many injectable fillers on the market, many have very few or zero high-quality randomized controlled trials to support their use. This gives rise to a lack of guidance on both the efficacy and safety of these products. Fortunately, the brands of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that will be discussed in this article, Teosyal and Juvederm, are proven to be beneficial to patients. Differences Between Teosyal and Juvederm Teosyal is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler brand that is manufactured by Teoxane Laboratories. They offer two product lines - Classic and PureSense, the latter of which contains lidocaine, a local anesthetic agent that improves patient comfort, as well as Teosyal Global Action, Deep Lines, Kiss, and Ultra Deep. This is not an exhaustive list, as their available products vary by country. As their names suggest, Teosyal’s fillers have different clinical app [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - July 9th 2019
• General Public

The duration of Sculptra’s effects has been studied extensively in the treatment of patients with HIV-related facial lipoatrophy. Based off the findings of multiple clinical trials, including the Vega study and the Blue Pacific study, among others, the duration of effect of Sculptra was seen to last up to 24 months, with increases in skin thickness and high patient satisfaction. Furthermore, the durable results of Sculptra can be further extended with retreatment. In one case study, the correction of HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy seen in a 45-year-old patient who underwent retreatment with Sculptra was maintained for two years and seven months. The duration of effect of Sculptra was examined further in a 2015 study that assessed the length of effect of Sculptra by using 3D imaging to quantitatively measure midface volume changes in 15 patients who received Sculptra treatment for aesthetic purposes over a one-year period. They found that treatment starts to take effect as ear [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - July 9th 2019
• Botox
• General Public

Both Dysport and Botox contain Botulinum Toxin In 2009, a new competitor for Botox was approved for the US market, under the brand Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA). Like Botox, Dysport is a botulinum toxin treatment indicated for wrinkle correction as well as certain movement disorders like spasticity and cervical dystonia. However, these two botulinum neurotoxin preparations were manufactured and purified via distinct, proprietary manufacturing processes. As such, Dysport and Botox have different properties in terms of duration of results, diffusion, adverse event profile, and potency. Botox (onabotulinumtoxin a) is primarily known as a cosmetic injectable that treats wrinkles like glabellar lines; however, it has many more therapeutic uses. As a neurotoxin, it causes chemical denervation in cholinergic neurons, thus impacting signal transmission between these nerves to other cells. It is for this reason that Botox has many therapeutic applications. For instance, Botox is indicated in t [Read more]