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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
What can I do to reduce swelling from Botox injections?
When Botox gets into the orbicularis oculi muscle, it makes it difficult to open the upper eyelid. This usually occurs when Botox is injected too close to the eyelid, or if too concentrated of a dose is used. Unfortunately the effect... more
| Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD |  |
Do new wrinkles require dermal fillers or just Botox?
We all get wrinkles for various reasons. The ones that tend to dramatically worsen over time are usually caused by muscle movements and these are amenable to Botox. Botox softens the muscle contractions and shifts the stress from... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
How long do Botox toxins stay in your body?
Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with Botox.
If your facial muscles that were injected 10 months ago are moving again then it is likely that the Botox is out of your system.
In some patients who have had Botox consistently for more... more
| Shahrad Rady Rahban, MD |  |
Is Botox poisonous?
Well the answer is yes and no! Yes, Botox is a toxin derived from a bacteria, but only in very large quantities. Medical applications of Botox use very low concentrations that are diluted.
Botox is used for both medical conditions like for... more
| Stephen Prendiville, M.D. |  |
How much does Botox cost?
The results of Botox are, in medical terms, "dose dependent". This dose is measured in units. This means that the greater dose administered, the more profound the result will be. I have found it more useful, and more straightforward... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Botox side effects - How long does a Botox headache last?
Sorry to hear that you have experienced headaches after your Botox injections.
Now that it is over a week later, I am pretty sure that your prayers have come true. I have not heard of headaches following Botox injections lasting for more than a... more
| Shawn Allen, MD |  |
Botox side effects - Can too much cause my eyebrows to drop?
There are 2 ways to have this problem from Botox injections. If the product is placed too low on the forehead, the muscle that raises the forehead (frontalis) will be inactivated and not able to lift the brow. A droopy brow can look... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
Do Botox injections work on the neck?
Botox can definitely be used on the neck to treat the muscle bands of the neck created by the platysma msucle. It can not treat skin laxity of the neck. more
| Shahram Salemy, MD |  |
Does Botox work on horizontal forehead creases?
Botox is an excellent choice for softening of these forehead lines, but it's important to have a surgeon perform the procedure who understands the amount of Botox that will be effective as well as the pattern of injection to use. If the... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
Reloxin vs. Botox - What's the difference?
Reloxin is another brand of Botulinum Toxin Type A, the same ingredient that is found in Botox. This other product has been available in Europe for a few years. In Europe, the product is called Dysport. In the USA, when it becomes available, it... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Botox side effects - Can Botox injections cause blurry vision?
As Dr. Hoenig points out, your blurry vision may be due to your recent Botox injection, but it may be unrelated.
Injecting the Botox in the wrong area or migration of the Botox can affect the muscles of eye movement as well as the muscles which... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Can Botox injections be reversed?
Unfortunately there is no 'antidote' to Botox. In some cases, the effects can be changed - for instance, differences in one side versus another can be lessened with additional Botox treatment.
Care must be taken when administering Botox to start... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
Does Botox for hyperhidrosis work?
Yes, Botox does indeed work very well for hyperhydrosis. It is necessary to use a larger quantity than for other purposes so cost is greater but it does tend to last longer. Regardless, it works. more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
Are Botox and Restylane best used together?
Botox works by relaxing specific muscles that, when they contract, cause wrinkles. Fillers, such as Restylane, add volume. These products are complementary as they do different things.
It is common to use Botox and fillers together to relax... more
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