Always Choose the “Real Deal” When It Comes to Wrinkle Relaxers
At this point in time, just about everyone has heard of botulinum toxin-based injectables like BOTOX® and Dysport®. Palm Springs ’ Cosmetic Surgery Institute offers both wrinkle-relaxers, and a wide range of patients regularly seeks them out in order to temporarily smooth frown lines between the brows, forehead lines, crow’s feet next to the eyes, and more. In the first half of 2025, news spread of fake BOTOX® and Dysport® being seized in Indiana. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized four packages filled with vials of the counterfeit treatments, which totalled about 800 units. Even more alarmingly, these packages were originally on their way to individuals’ homes. In June, public health officials in Massachusetts and Oregon investigated multiple cases of patients with botulism symptoms, all linked to either counterfeit products or improper handling and treatment from unlicensed providers. Women and men who want to smooth furrowed or lined skin hav...