Washington DC Botox doctors

Houtan Chaboki, MD Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
2021 K Street NW #206, Washington D.C.
75 answers
Chris Thiagarajah, MD Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
110 Irving St NW Suite 1A-01 301-277-4844, Washington
35 answers
Theda C. Kontis, MD Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
1838 Greene Tree Rd Suite 370, Baltimore
30 answers
Beverly Johnson, MD Beverly Johnson, MD
Washington Dermatologic Surgeon
1140 Varnum St NE Ste 200, Washington
15 answers
Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
1860 Town Center Drive Suite 260, Reston
2 answers
Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
3301 New Mexico Avenue, N.W. Foxhall Square, Suite 252, Washington
2 answers
Vineet Mehan, MD Vineet Mehan, MD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
3289 Woodburn Rd Suite 245, Annandale
2 answers

Recent Answers

How Long After Treatment of Botox and Fillers Till Your Face Looks Better?

I'm going on hoildays and wondering if there is a period after your treatment that your face needs to look normal

A: Time Before Botox and Fillers Improve Wrinkles

Neuromodulators, such as Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin, don't work right away. These office treatments require approximately a few days to a week to see results. These cosmetic procedures last about 3 months. Results with facial fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, are immediate. However, mild swelling or bruising may be possibly be present for approximately a day to a week, after which you can better appreciate and enjoy your results. The facial fillers may last 6 months to a year.

Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

 

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
How Long Can You Keep Botox Past the Expiry Date Printed on the Box? Mine Says Oct.2012

I forgot my Vial of Botox at home in the refrigerator when I had my bladder injections done at the hospital. I had to buy a new bottle there. My box at home has an expiry date of Oct.2012. Will this still be stable next January when I have the procedure done again ? Also would it be best to store it in the refrigerator or freezer for that length of time ? Thanks for any feedback.

A: expiration date is there for a reason.

If I were you, I would return it to the place you had to buy it from. If it expires Oct 2012 and you arent scheduled to use it until January 2013 then no, dont use it.  We always keep unused product in the refrigerator. When Allergan ships it to us it is in a container to keep it refrigerated.

Once it is reconstituted (mixed with sterile water prior to use) then it is only good for a short time after that....So for the best results you should have the fresh (unexpired) product.

 

Beverly Johnson, MD
Washington Dermatologic Surgeon
Unrefrigerated Undiluted Botox

One of my staff left out an undiluted bottle of Botox in the room, and it was not refrigerated for about 3 days. Is it still effective?

A: Botox Stability

I have found Botox to be very stable in the undiluted form and the diluted form if used with preserved saline.  However, because of FDA recommendations I do not inject Botox that has not been kept refrigerated.

Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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