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• Medical Community - February 21st 2020
• Botulinum Toxins

Botox is the first Botulinum toxin-derived drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). OnobotulinumtoxinA is the primary chemical it contains, which is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Harmful in in large quantities is harmful, smaller or therapeutic doses have various clinical applications. While the primary use of Botox is to treat facial wrinkles and other maxillofacial disorders, this injectable has endless applications! Botulinum toxin is available in seven different forms, types A to G. The type A and B are most common, and are commercially used for their therapeutic effects.  There are two variants of this drug, Botox and Botox Cosmetic. Botox is used as a muscle relaxant to treat conditions like muscle dystonia, TMJ disorders, urinary problems, and more. Botox Cosmetic is used to treat aesthetic issues such as wrinkles and nasolabial folds. Therapeutic Applications of Botox As the first FDA-approved drug to use the compound botul [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 - June 14th 2019
• Botox
• Botulinum Toxins
• Crows Feet
• Frown Lines
• Skin

What is Botox and Botox Cosmetic? Botox has become a household name due to its extensive safety record, history of efficacy, and widespread use. Despite popular belief, “Botox” is not a generic name for botulinum toxin; rather, Botox is the name of the specific industry-leading product produced by Allergan. Botox Cosmetic is the preparation that is used for cosmetic purposes, whereas the product that is simply called Botox is used for treating neuromuscular disorders. Botox Cosmetic is available in 50-unit and 100-unit sterile vials of Clostridium botulinum toxin type A; this toxin comes in a vacuum-dried form without a preservative. One Allergan Unit corresponds to the calculated median lethal dose (LD50) in mice. As a neurotoxin, Botox Cosmetic is an excellent product for the treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, as it relaxes the subcutaneous muscles. Treatments take just a few minutes and it is a great way to incentivize new clients. Where to buy [Read more]

• Michael Donald - February 19th 2019
• Botox
• Botulinum Toxins

Botox and other botulinum toxins have storage conditions specified on their packaging. This ensures that the product is safe and potent when it is used. However, things do not always go as planned. Maybe you mixed up a solution only to have a no-show patient, over-purchased in order to receive a volume discount, or your courier left a box on your doorstep in a heat wave. In these situations, you may find yourself throwing away hundreds of dollars worth of botulinum toxin. What a huge waste! The good news is, research suggests that the manufacturer's storage recommendations may be far too conservative. A few studies have looked into the effectiveness of different brands of botulinum toxins and found that they are viable long past the times recommended. Knowing this can save you money, reduce waste and help you take advantage of sales and volume discounts when purchasing your medical supplies. Storing Botox Botox is the most popular cosmetic injectable in the U.S. and around the world [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - August 21st 2018
• Botox
• Botulinum Toxins

There is no shortage of demand for solutions to cosmetic and medical issues related to the penis. Concerns about size and sexual function are common and, for that reason, much research has been devoted to finding a “Holy Grail” therapy that provides long-term solutions in an effective and minimally invasive manner. Now, emerging results from sexual health studies have pointed to botulinum toxins, such as Botox, as having the potential to revolutionize how male sexual dysfunctional disorders are treated. Anatomy of the Human Penis The penile shaft of the human penis comprises three columns of tissue: two corpora cavernosa, one on either side of the corpus spongiosum. The urethra runs through the center of the corpus spongiosum and is the main passage for urine and semen. At the tip of the penis, the tissue of the corpus spongiosum expands into a structure called the glans penis. The corpora cavernosa is considered erectile tissue, as it plays a major role in achieving er [Read more]

• Medical Community Member - July 26th 2018
• Botox
• Botulinum Toxins

Hyperhidrosis is defined as abnormally increased sweating, more than that needed for thermoregulation. Individuals with a special type of hyperhidrosis, known as focal hyperhidrosis, can excessively sweat from their underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or from their palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). In clinical practice, a patient presenting with excessive sweating lasting for longer than 6 months is diagnosed with hyperhidrosis if they also fulfill at least two out of the following criteria: cessation of focal sweating while asleep, bilateral symmetric sweating, frequency greater than once a week, onset before age 25, positive family history, and daily activity impairment. Patients with this condition are often emotionally and psychologically impacted to the degree that their daily life is disrupted. As a consequence, they usually live with increased anxiety, difficulty in social and work settings, and decreased socialization. For these patients, treatment option [Read more]

• Medical Community - July 2nd 2018
• Botox
• Botulinum Toxins

Botulinum toxin is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. It is a neurotoxin protein and is used to treat a variety of aesthetic concerns and medical conditions, including dynamic wrinkles, excessive sweating, chronic migraines, and cervical dystonia, to name a few. There are various types of botulinum toxin, but the ones used for treatment are types A and B. Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are examples of brands that use type A. Type B is an alternative treatment for those who are hypersensitive or don’t respond to type A. The only approved type B toxin is Myobloc (also known as NeuroBloc). Treatment with botulinum toxin Botulinum toxin injections are administered intramuscularly. Treatments are given a minimum of every 3 months. Both type A and B are injectable treatments. Only a trained medical professional should give Botox injections. Type A is available in a powdered form and can be used in injections by adding saline. Type B comes as an injectabl [Read more]