Oakland Botox doctors

	Larry Fan, MD San Francisco Plastic Surgeon 77 Van Ness Avenue Suite 302, San Francisco		11 answers
	David Mabrie, MD Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon 166 Geary Street Suite 1502, San Francisco		6 answers
	Kimberly Lee, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 433 North Camden Drive Suite 780, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Tomi L. Wall, MD Oakland Dermatologist 3300 Webster Street Suite 1106, Oakland		2 answers
	Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon 3324 Webster Street Street Level, Oakland		1 answer

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How Can I Avoid Wrinkles Until After 40? I Am 26 Now. I have very good skin for my age. I am very careful with sunscreen (spf 70+ with zinc because I'm allergic to regular sunscreen) and I try to wear hats and sunglasses. I do have a lot of freckles but I don't burn because I'm half Italian (southern). ANYWAY, I know that preventative Botox is big and so is retin A, but before I invest all this money over a long period of time, I want to know if it will really make a difference. Can you REALLY look 26 at 36 or is it all a scam?

A: How to Prevent Facial Wrinkles and Look Your Youthful Best

Dear Misty F,

Aging of the skin is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors such as sun exposure, repetitive facial expressions, gravity, and smoking.

If you want to look your best, follow these basic steps:

(1) Wear suncreen everyday (SPF 30 or higher, blocking UVA and UVB)

(2) Minimize sun exposure

(3) Don't smoke

(4) Use skin moisturizer

(5) Use topical retinoids such as Retin-A to improve your skin's smoothness and complexion

(6) Use Botox

Hope this helps.

Warmest wishes,

Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Can Botox for Hyperhidrosis Increase my Risk of Infection in my Armpit? I have been receiving botox for hyperhidrosis in my armpits. My next set of injections are mid-February 2012 -my 4th time but 2.5 weeks ago I had a large (apx 1 inch deep/wide) abscess drained in my armpit. I was left with a large cavity, which is now almost healed. Will botox injections into that area (once it is completely healed)increase any risk of infection and thus the poss of another abscess? Is botox compatible with post-abscess tissue? How long should I wait before gtg my injections?

A: Can Botox for Hyperhidrosis Increase my Risk of Infection in my Armpit?

Dear Rusti,

Botox works well for reducing sweating for patients with excessive sweating of the underarms (ie. axillary hyperhidrosis). The chance of developing an infection after Botox treatment is very small. It sounds as if your infection was unrelated to the Botox. You should be able to continue with your Botox treatments once your infection is completely resolved.

Warmest wishes,

Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Any Way To Speed Up Absorption of Botox and Restalyne? I had Botox and Restalyn. I have more wrinkles in much worse places and can't wait for this to wear off. How can I speed up the lessening effect of botox?

A: Restylane/Botox

Sorry to hear about your experience. The restylane can be quickly dissolved; however, the botox will take time to wear off. An in person consultation with a board certified specialist to determine what can be done to help your situation is highly recommended. Sometimes, the areas that are now of concern can be improved without having you wait for this to wear off.

Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

San Francisco Botox Specialist For fine lines or excessive sweating Call Dr. Tomcik (925) 247-3517 Michael Tomcik, MD 3 recommendations and 52 answers View Website

Reduce Wrinkles w/Botox, San Jose Stanford-trained, board certified Request Consultation (408) 757-0661 Daryl K. Hoffman, MD 3 recommendations and 162 answers View Website

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	“Botox is Not for Me - San Francisco, CA” I had botox to enhance my looks but it did the opposite. I got bags under my eyes 5 days after the botox was injected. I called my doctor and he said he never heard of that before. I went to see him and he told me to take benadryl and claritin. It did nothing except I had the worst anxiety in my life. I am a high strung person but do not suffer from anxiety. Thankfully, the anxiety only lasted... more
	“Botox - Paralyzed Half my Smile -...” I have been getting botox for years from a PS but moved to a new area and went to a new doc. This new doc came highly recommended and I have seen her for 2 years without a glitch. This last time, however she got a little happy with the injections and I wound up losing my smile. Since I had gotten Juvaderm in my frown lines also, I was hoping that it was just the swelling that was causing... more
	“Excellent Doctor! True Artistry -...” When I went in for my initial consult, I asked for dermafillers. Dr. M discussed the pros and cons with me and recommended that I try Botox instead. Not only did this procedure work, but it saved me a lot of money! I plan to go back for a touch up soon. more
	“Good Results but Short Lived... -...” I've had Botox treatments many times for my forehead lines (the # 11 between my brows and crows feet). Because I have such strong muscles in those areas, I require significantly more units than the average person, hence the higher cost.) It takes me 10 to 14 days to see real results and they are fabulous. Unfortunately, they only last about 8 to 10 weeks for me. I was considering... more
	“Botox for TMJ” I use it to inject into masseter muscle in jaw to reduce TMJ. It works great. I have the injection every 8 months or so, and it really beats having to wear a mouth-guard every night (yuk). Also makes my jaw look a bit less "square" since it relieves the muscle build-up in my jaw muscles. Also makes chewing food easier and more pleasant (less painful). What can I say, for me - it just... more
	“I Look Much Better but Totally...” I saw some photos in a women's magazine a couple of years ago that made me want to start botox. The photos were of twin women around 35 years old. One of them had been doing botox for 5 years in her forehead and the other had not. The difference was significant. The botox twin looked natural, normal, good. The other twin looked natural too but she had noticeable forehead more
	“Botox (In Upper Forehead) Works- but...” I got Boxot 8 days ago from a trusted friend who is a nurse and works at a med spa. I got 12 units in the upper part of my forehead. Ever since then, I have been having anxiety, plus strange feelings in my face and in the muscles around me ears and below my eyes. The injections were not near these areas at all, but for some reason there are strange sensations in these places. I have also been... more
	“High Quality Botox Treatments for...” Pro: the stuff works!Con: it isn't cheapI did it because my forhead wrinkles aged me significantly; the Botox treatment really smoothed them out.Importantly, my doctor is careful not to over-do it, which is a real risk. She does it right and the result is a natural, improved look. more
	“Deeper Wrinkles After Botox Wears off” I am a 41 year old woman and have had botox treatment twice in the last couple of years. It has been about a year since my last treatment. When I went for my first treatment (age 39), I had very minor wrinkles on my forehead, ones that only bothered me.I feel that my wrinkles are worse now than they were before I started. In certain lighting and angle, there are the beginning of mounds... more
	“One Eye is Pulled Too Tight After Botox” I had my first botox treatment by an RN at a very reputable Plastic Surgery office in a major city. I wanted to address forehead wrinkles, a wrinkle between my brows, crowsfeet and hoped to see my eyebrows raised a bit.My right eye is pulled too tight laterally -- the edge of my right eyebrow is further away from t more
	“Botox Administered Badly Can Ruin...” I opted for Botox because it is relatively inexpensive, non-invasive and the results are immediate.Although I like the injector's aesthetics -- I also had Perlane injection and am largely happy with the results -- I feel that she was less than honest in describing both products and their effects. Ok, I made a mistake.If you read this, and you are smarter tha more
	“Botox Well Worth It for Me, Needs to...” At 40 I decided, even thought I'm pretty fit & young looking, the horizontal lines starting on my forehead were getting just too ugly and they made me feel old. A friend recommended trying Botox, and that they had had it. I was surprised, because I hadn't noticed they used it - I'd just noticed they looked good. I would definitely make sure to go to a good provider. Find one... more
	“Botox is Fantastic! Love, Love Love...” Love, love, love Botox....it has smoothed out my forehead and crows feet. It just needs to be done on a consistent basis for it to weaken the muscles I think. It worked well for me. Taking care of your skin with other things seems to be important as an adjunct....ie Green Cream (Retinol), Skinceuticals line, Jan Marini etc...and SUNSCREEN! more
	“Great, if You Want to Look Like...” I'm 43 and had 20 units of Botox done on my crows feet a little over a month ago. It was great for the first 10 days. Almost all of my wrinkles around my eyes were gone. After the 10th day, my smile and facial expressions of my smile changed. I look like I've had a stroke. One side of my mouth just doesn't move. I look like a weirdo. My partner says,... more
	“Worth It! Even a Scaredy Cat Like Me...” I recently received Botox to my forehead…. I was of course scared and very hesitant as I am with these things, but notice a tired look in my face. I am only 29 and was not sure I should worry about it but it did bug me so I figured I would just have a consultation. My Doc was great not pressuring at all and very informative. One thing I like is that botox would prevent wrinkles as... more
	“Botox Worked Great for Me - Walnut...” I am 41, and got two botox treaments (two different injection sites per treatment) this year, for $300 per tube, two tubes per treatment. My plastic surgeon is well known and performed the injections- one over each eyebrow and one near the outside of each eye. The results were stunning, but botox does definitely make you feel a little weird. I had no bruising or swelling... more
	“Love It” Works great. Had 2 dermabrasions years ago which tightened the lines but facial expressions brought them back. Botox is excellent. I went from always looking stressed to having people say how relaxed I look. I do get black and blue marks that last 4-6 days. I hear this is rare. I have started to limit any advil type product a week prior to the... more
	“Smooth Forehead After Botox.” I am a 52 years old woman of Indian origin and i live in LA. I recently got Botox injections after much consiideration and reccomendation of my friends. I had astonishingly hard frown lines all over my forehead and temples. Botox made them disappear within just a day and i was very very happy. The injectons were very mild and relatively painless after the ice that was rubbed on my... more