I have glaucoma. Should I get Botox & Juvederm for the brows? (photos)

July 24, 2015
Asked By:teddysmommy in Indio, CA

I'm seeing a physician (not a plastic surgeon or dermatologist but he does hundreds of injections per year. He has recommended a combination of botox and juvederm for the brow. I haveead that there is a rare instance of blindness and he told me about this as well. Should I proceed?t I am 70 years old.

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August 10, 2015

Answer: No connection between Juvederm/Botox and Glaucoma

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August 10, 2015

Answer: No connection between Juvederm/Botox and Glaucoma

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July 27, 2015

Answer: Glaucoma and Blindness and Botox and Juvederm

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July 27, 2015

Answer: Glaucoma and Blindness and Botox and Juvederm

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July 26, 2015

Answer: Botox with glaucoma

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July 26, 2015

Answer: Botox with glaucoma

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July 27, 2015

Answer: Botox and filler complications

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July 27, 2015

Answer: Botox and filler complications

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