Buyer Beware: Check This OFF Your Gift List

Stop right there! Before pressing that tempting “purchase” button on the Living Social or Groupon offer, let’s play a game: Buyer Beware.

Although I know it’s a nearly irresistible urge to grab a bargain, especially now with last-minute Christmas shopping wearing heavily on your shoulders and no idea what to purchase for some of those on your list, I want you to know that some of those “deals” might have some steep repercussions that go along with their purchase.

The FDA is currently warning consumers that “deals” on BOTOX® and fillers might not be a good buy. Several US Medi Spas have been using non-approved dermal fillers and Botox-type injections. While less expensive than the real thing, they are, unfortunately, not the real thing.

The challenge with BOTOX® & Filler Discounts:

Everybody in Delaware who uses BOTOX® Cosmetic loves to get a bargain. Did you know that BOTOX® must be diluted to use it? Some practitioners water it down more than it should be, so it will go farther. That means it might not work as well or last as long. That’s not really saving you anything in the long run, is it? No.

My advice is to purchase BOTOX® and fillers from the same highly skilled physician each time, rather than shopping around for a “better deal” that can expose you to products that are either old or overly diluted.

Truth is, the results of your injections will be more effective, last longer, and look better when purchased from a physician with experience in their use. It’s the hand that holds the syringe that makes the big difference in fillers.

Merry Chistmas and Happy 2013!

To your health & beauty,

Dr. Joe Danyo

New Supplement Increases Botox Results by 93%

Imagine taking a vitamin supplement four days before your next Botox injection and the Botox results would be 93% more effective! It’s true and this new supplement will be on the market within the next month or so. If the supplement, which will be available by prescription, isn’t overpriced, it could be a real money-saver for those of you who benefit from Botox for wrinkles and/or migraines.

Dr. Charles Soparkar, who is an oculoplastic surgeon at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas and his fellow researchers performed a study that showed that a combination of organic zinc plus the enzyme phytase, taken for four days before receiving their Botox injections, made the toxin 93% more effective. Because of the amazing results, a patent was filed for the combination, which is now called ZYTAZE™. It’s reported to be available soon. The study was not originally performed for those who receive Botox for cosmetic purposes, however. It was performed for patients with a rare form of eyelid spasm. However, this research is positive news for anyone who gets injections of Botox for cosmetic reasons.

"Surprisingly, the results showed that in over 90% of the patients studied, the zinc/phytase combination resulted in a remarkable improved responsiveness to treatment of blepharospasm using the same amount of botulinum toxin as previously used," said Soparkar. "The toxins seemed to have greater effect and last longer. Potentially, this could mean using less toxin, offering patients financial savings, greater safety, and more consistent results."

If the prescription is reasonably priced, it could result in an overall savings for those individuals who use Botox for wrinkle reduction, as less Botox will be needed and the results will last longer. I’ll keep you updated as soon as I hear further news on this topic.

To your health & beauty,

Dr. Joe Danyo