The Woman Who Brought Botox to Beauty: Dr. Jean Carruthers

Episode 764,   Sep 23, 07:38 PM

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In this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I sit down with Dr. Jean Carruthers, the globally recognized pioneer who, alongside her husband Dr. Alastair Carruthers, revolutionized aesthetics by introducing Botox as a cosmetic treatment. Her research and vision transformed the field, making Botox the most widely performed cosmetic procedure in the world.
We cover today’s most important topics in aesthetics—from current trends shaping the field to the latest Botox research. Dr. Carruthers shares her insights on patient expectations surrounding the molecule, evolving approaches to dosage, and innovative injection techniques.
With more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, 70 book chapters, and 9 textbooks to her name, Dr. Carruthers continues to inspire both practitioners and patients worldwide. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Allure, Time, Newsweek, and The New York Times, as well as on platforms like 20/20 and TED.