West Orange Botox doctors
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Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
349 E. Northfield Road Suite LL7, Livingston |
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155 answers |
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Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
1500 Pleasant Valley Way Suite 206, West Orange |
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100 answers |
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Janet M. Neigel, MD
West Orange Oculoplastic Surgeon
101 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 204, West Orange |
16 answers | |
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A. Peter Salas, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
1016 Fifth Avenue, New York |
12 answers | |
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Jeffrey Schiller, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon
1550 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island |
6 answers |
Recent Answers
I was given Botox injections on 1/26/12. 5 days later on 1/31/12 I noticed that my left eyelid was drooping. My brows are even, only the one eyelid is drooping down close to the top of the pupil. I was prescribed Apraclonidine .5. It took a few days to start working, but now right after I use the drops my eyes almost look even, though still not 100% normal. Can anyone tell me when I may notice a permanent improvement? It's been 12 days since my injections. I'm desperate!
The good news about Botox is that it goes away in 3-4 months if you don't like it. I have found that a problem like yours (droopy lid) usually goes away much quicker than the 3 months, usually 4-6 weeks. You may have an underlying droopy lid that you have been compensating for or you may just have the Botox in a spot slightly off causing this problem. The drops you are using will get you through this. Be patient, this too shall pass.
I'm a 45 year old woman considering botox for platysmal bands but very concerned about swallowing/breathing difficulties reported. However unlikely. I have googled any number of key words, but not been able to find what kind of dosage level the people had who had trouble? And would it be a sensible strategy to have the dosage in two batches - say 20 units one week with another20 the next? To establish that placement of the 1st ok and neither dosage of itself big enough to paralyse esophagus?
Botox injections of platysmal bands can greatly reduce the appearance of vertical neck lines. To decrease the risk of side effects from platysmal band injection with Botox, very small amounts of Botox should be injected per site - approximately 1-2 units every 2 cm of the band.
I would not suggest repeating the injections in a week as full action of Botox may not fully manifest until 2 weeks after injection.
The most important point is that you have the injections performed by a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with training and experience in Botox injections.
I had Botox injections 3 days ago above eyebrows and 11 lines. My outer eyebrows lifted in about 24 hours while my 11 lines seem worse. I was wondering if there is still time for the 11 lines to get better and maybe lift the inner eyebrow? It seems as if under my inner eyebrow is puffy and is lower making the outer brow seem higher. Should I go back in now or wait a week or so?
Sit tight for another four or five days, and your result should continue to improve. If you're not happy ten days after your treatment, you should visit your doctor for evaluation and possible dose-adjustment.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Joseph
