Posts Tagged ‘facial fillers’

Cosmetic surgery show Nip/Tuck back on air

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Nip/Tuck, a popular US television drama that revolves around a cosmetic surgery clinic, has returned to the small screen after a long hiatus.

The hit show was forced into a temporary sojourn from the airwaves in early 2008 after the Hollywood writers’ strike left it bereft of storylines. (more…)

Shares of Botox maker on the rise

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Shares in Allergan, the producer of Botox facial fillers, are on the rise this week. The news comes after a panel of US government advisers favorably reviewed one of the company’s new cosmetic products.

Recently, Allergan had asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve its new product, Lumigan, which enhances eyelashes. Last week the Administration voted that the drug’s benefits outweigh its risks. (more…)

Johnson & Johnson to acquire breast implant producer

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Global pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson have agreed to acquire breast implant maker Mentor Corp.

The deal will seal at over £700 million in a rare 10-figure deal that will boost Johnson & Johnson’s aesthetic product offerings and increase competition against competitor Allergan Inc. (more…)