David Simpson
Neurologist who researches and treats movement disorders and other medical indications for botulinum toxin, and who discusses its clinical applications and safety.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 29min
The accidental rise of Botox
David Simpson, a neurologist who treats movement disorders with botulinum toxin, and Jean Carruthers, an ophthalmologist who pioneered cosmetic Botox, trace the toxin’s journey from deadly poison to medical tool. They discuss early discoveries, accidental cosmetic benefits, clinical uses from spasticity to migraines, safety and manufacturing, and surprising research into mood and other novel indications.
