Starting in October 2021, administering Botox or injectable dermal filler to anyone under age 18 for cosmetic purposes is a crime in the United Kingdom, even if an adult gives permission. Some in Ireland believe that nation should be next in banning the procedure to put an end to an out-of-control situation that sometimes results […]

An astounding 45 to 85 percent of people with Parkinson’s disease experience dyskinesias – erratic, involuntary and writhing motions of the face, trunk, legs or arms – that aren’t caused by PD but by the medications that treat other symptoms. Botox for dyskinesias is not well-studied, but it can help with some of the symptoms […]

Botulinum toxin has proven to be a remarkable treatment for a range of movement disorders, including blepharospasm – the uncontrolled blinking, narrowing or closing of one or both eyelids that is considered a type of dystonia. Onabotulinum toxin A, also called by the brand name Botox, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

A study presented at this year’s American Academy of Neurology Virtual Annual Meeting offered important new data about how much it costs to be treated for migraines with onabotulinumtoxinA – usually called by its widely recognized brand name, Botox – and how likely patients are to return for future treatments. While it has long been […]

Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) involves involuntary and repetitive jaw movements and is often accompanied by bruxism – clenching or grinding of the teeth. While oromandibular dystonia is rare, its symptoms can interfere with chewing, speaking and even swallowing. The condition is divided into jaw-opening (JO) movements and jaw-closing (JC) movements and is often seen in patients […]