I have had them since I can remember even noticing (around 18), but it has become increasingly more of a self-conscious issue. The problem is its stopping me from laughing or smiling since I know that afterwards I will be left with slight creases. I feel it makes me look older than I am. On the flip side, I feel it isn't a VERY big problem, therefore I don't want to take the risk of it being worse if it is a tricky/often-done-wrong type procedure to fix. Please advise??
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Sometimes when wrinkle is removed, another is unmasked or created. Depending on the placement of the Botox, other muscles that were not as active prior to treatment are working harder creating a new line. This sometimes can be addressed by a touch up. Sometimes when one wrinkle...
Thank you for your question. Yes, you can have Botox while on arthritis medication. Please make sure to tell your injector what medications you are taking. Best of Luck!
In medicine, you can never say never; but it is unusual to have pain that far out. However if a nerve was injured or prolonged inflammation to the area it should resolve in time, even up to 6 months to 1 year.
