Fredric Brandt
Fredric Sheldon Brandt (June 26, 1949 – April 5, 2015) was an American physician, researcher, lecturer, author, and radio host. He was known for using the first botulinum toxin ("botox") and fillers.[1] Brandt was also known for his role[2] in the FDA approval of numerous fillers and botulinum toxins for cosmetic use in the United States.
Fredric Brandt | |
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| Born | Fredric Sheldon Brandt June 26, 1949 |
| Died | April 5, 2015 (aged 65) Coconut Grove, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, author |
| Known for | Cosmetic dermatology and innovative skin care |
| Website | www www |
Brandt committed suicide by hanging himself on April 5, 2015 in his home in Coconut Grove, Florida, aged 65.[3][4] His publicist reported that he had been suffering from depression.[5]
References
- Bernstein, Jacob (2013-01-17). "A Home Convenient to Both Art and Clouds". New York Times.
- "You're never too young for Botox". Daily Mail. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2014.
- "Famed dermatologist to the stars dies at 65". Page Six.
- "Celebrity Dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt Dies at 65". yahoo.com. 6 April 2015.
- Cohen, Howard (April 6, 2015). "Celebrity skin doctor Fredric Brandt takes his own life at Miami home". Miami Herald. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
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