Kennewick Botox doctors
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Michael L. Workman, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
1405 SE 164th Ave. Ste. 100, Vancouver |
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William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
1101 Madison St Suite 1280, Seattle |
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Sidney B. Smith, MD
Kennewick Dermatologist
1919 N Pittsburgh St Suite A, Kennewick |
Recent Answers
I had a necklift with platysmaplasty 4 mos ago. I think that maybe I had too much lipo just under chin, because when my head is tilted back, very small bands show and pull, and a larger band shows and creates a dent. What is the remedy for this? Is botox on these bands an option?
Botox is certainly an option to inject into the anterior platysmal bands to relax and soften them for 4-6 months. This prevents the bands from regrowing together if they were transected at the time of the surgery.
I paid 750 for botox between my eyes (11's) and for my crow's feet. I see some improvement but my brow still appears furrowed. I'm only 34. I don't know how many units my doctor used. Any thoughts?
Go back to your injector for a recheck and possible touch up. Everyone is a bit different but good injection technique is usually the difference between OK Botox and outstanding Botox. While you are there, educate yourself on placement of injections and the number of units used. If less than 20 units were used, you probably need more. If you used more than 20 than it was probably not placed correctly or you have an outstandingly strong muscle. Either way, give your injector another chance to learn your particular facial anatomy. Often I will use the minimum dose the very first time so that I can adjust accordingly and not waste your money on Botox units that may not be needed.
Good luck.
I want to get Botox to stop my nose from drooping when I smile. I have read about the side-effects of Botox, but am wondering (1) what the most likely side-effects are from injection at that site. As well, are there (2) any tooth/mouth/lip-related problems? I am currently in the middle of an orthodontic treatment, so that is why I am concerned. Thank you in advance for your answers!
Injections into the Depressor Septi Muscle are either to elevate the tip of the nose or decrease the appearance of a "gummy" smile. The most common complication is an over flatten appearance to the upper lip that may affect how you speak and smile. To avoid such complications the injector needs to start low in the amount of units 4-6 and be aware of the facial anatomy. Isolating the proper muscle involves having you make some facial expressions. For example, by flattening out your upper lip it will show the injector where to inject as the Depressor Septi should become more prominent.
Remember however that the affects of neurotoxins are self limiting. It will wear off eventually. Talk with your orthodontist prior to injections and start off slowly. Good luck!
