Counterfeit injectables, fraudulent credentials, lumpy lips, and droopy eyes—inside the underregulated world of med spas. In September 2022, a woman went looking for lip filler and found herself at a ...

CHICAGO -- A CDC investigation into people hospitalized with botulism-like illness after receiving cosmetic injections - commonly known as "botox" - that were administered in non-medical settings has ...

Many people don’t realize cosmetic injections carry serious risks. Some doctors call the booming med spa industry “the wild ...

CHICAGO -- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory last month about the risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections after dangerous fake versions of the product ...

A woman charged clients hundreds of dollars for face injections at a Texas medical spa, but the Botox used was counterfeit, and she didn’t have the license to perform the service, prosecutors said.

Health chiefs have urged people to be aware of the symptoms of botulism after more people suffered reactions following cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin, also known as Botox. New cases in ...

Experts have issued a warning over a dangerous 'DIY botox' trend after thousands of people were posting about the treatments online.

The result is that some people seeking injections might end up in the hands of someone without the proper training or ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is cracking down on unlicensed anti-wrinkle products after a spate of botulism cases in NHS England.

Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away ...