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Botox 


What it is: Cosmetic injection to relax wrinkle-forming facial muscles intended to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Botox injections typically last up to 4 months.


What it addresses:

- Lines between eyebrows
- Furrows on forehead
- Crow's feet
- Smile lines
- Neck wrinkles
- Bell's Palsy
- Facial Asymmetry
- Excessive sweating


 
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Do Botox injections work on the neck?

Can Botox be used on the neck? What is it good for?


Asked by: Anonymous

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August 31, 2008

Botox can treat neck muscles, not lax skin

Steven Wallach, MD
Steven Wallach, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

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.

2
August 29, 2008

Botox may help

Ronald Shelton, MD
Ronald Shelton, MD
Board Certified
Dermatologist

Botox can flatten the neck folds that hang down if they're not too big. This makes a more sharp angle at the neck on profile which looks younger. It can also help diminish fine horizontal creases but Botox does not work as well on all patients...some may not get improvement. If the sight of your neck really bothers you then schedule a consultation with a Botox expert.

3
August 28, 2008

Botox injections are effective for neck bands

Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox is very effective at correcting the medial two bands of the neck, called platysmal bands. Of course, the injections are effective only when they are correctly placed into the platysma muscle.

The platysma muscle is very thin, and should be injected by physicians experienced with this area. The proper dosage should be used, and if the injections are improperly placed, complications with swallowing can occur. Choose your physician most carefully. Be well.

Dr. P

4
August 27, 2008

Botox on the neck - Yes, but have an experienced injector

Shahram Salemy, MD
Shahram Salemy, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Botox can be used for platysmal bands of the neck, but be very cautious and pick someone who does this regularly, as there are some vital structures in the neck that must not be disturbed.

I would also recommend having a formal consultation with a plastic surgeon, as oftentimes Botox is not the answer, but rather a neck lift - this can give a very natural, durable result.

5
August 27, 2008
D.J. Verret, MD
D.J. Verret, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by D.J. Verret, MD

Botox Cosmetic injections in the neck can be used to soften platysmal bands or the turkey waddle in the neck. This is an off label use of the medication but can be safely done. Great caution must be used as injection in the neck area can lead to difficulty swallowing. This will resolve once the Botox Cosmetic has worn off but can result in the need for special feeding arrangements.

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MICHELE BURGESS
MICHELE BURGESS
10/23/08

A NEURO DOCTOR WANTS ME TO GO TO HAVE BOTOX INJECTIONS IN MY NECK BECAUSE HE SAID I HAVE A TREMOR AND HE FEELS LIKE WITH THE PAIN I HAVE AND THE TREMOR IT I WOULD HAVE GREAT RESULTS. PLEASE ADVISE ME ASAP. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT NEXT WEEK.WHAT DO YOU THINK.

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