Episode 78 of The Health Exchange Podcast explores the science, history, and misconceptions surrounding Botox with guest Nicola Lowrey, an aesthetic medicine expert. She and Dr. Rutland discuss how one of the world’s most potent toxins evolved into a widely used medical treatment, breaking down the neurobiology behind Botox and the many conditions it can help address beyond cosmetic wrinkles. The conversation examines the importance of facial anatomy, ultrasound-guided procedures, patient safety, and why aesthetic medicine requires far more expertise than many people realize. Along the way, Lowrey shares her journey from emergency medicine to aesthetics, challenges common myths about Botox and fillers, and explains how advances in imaging are reshaping the field. The episode also takes a personal turn as she recounts the dramatic story of saving  ...