I can definitely see a change. I was really afraid , I have never touched my face with any fillers or anything else. I went for one syrange first after two weeks for a second to perfect my nasal folds. I am glad I did it. I was not swollen or bruised. By the next day I looked great. I am 44 but lately when I first meet anyone they think I am around 36 yrs. The other day my son (19 going on 20) ran into a coworker, she asked him if I was his sister. I guess my face looks more youthful. My only regret is not doing sooner l.o.l I could have looked 26 . Updated on 2 Mar 2016: Two week process to make sure I needed second syrange. Dr. Ali is very conservative. I am glad because I really dislike looking fake. He is also very honest every time I asked him if I needed anywhere else touch ups . He would say No ,that I did not need it. Dr. Ali gave me honest advice and was not out to make money, like adding treatments or fillers I did not need. He even gave me a discount both times I went. It doesn't get better than that. Awsome dermatologist.
For the abdomen, our office charges approximately $1000 per treatment or a package of three for $2700. There is some variability based on the size of abdomen that is being treated.
There will be no problem with a massage 3 days after Botox injections. I recommend no manipulation of the area for the first 24 hours, but by day 3, a massage will not cause any ill effects.
Accutane dosing is highly provider dependent. The general recommended dosing regimen is 1-2 mg/kg/day with a total dose in the range of 120 - 150 mg/kg per round of treatment. For a 106 lb person that would equal 48 kg, so a 40 mg per day dose would be just fine, or even a tad under-dosed. However, the most important part of the equation is the total dose, so as long as you get over 5700mg of the medication, you will be fine.
I agree with Dr. Rueckl. It is generally best to stay with the provider who prescribed your Accutane (Isotretinoin), as he/she will know the dose given, and all the other variables to take into account. That said, I typically have treated patients for hair removal throughout the Accutane course, as well as in the immediate post-treatment period without any adverse effects. If your provider is a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, then they will know how to treat you while minimizing any possibility for complications.
I would inquire with your military recruiter about a waiver for the tattoo. I served as a Dermatologist in the Army for many years, and waivers are not impossible to get. If you must have the tattoo removed, then it should be a fairly easy process as long as you can find a qualified skin surgeon. I recommend using the "Find a Doctor" tab on this website and searching for a surgeon close to your zipcode. The Dermatologist/Plastic Surgeon can then evaluate you properly and give you the best plan for removal. If you are near the Houston TX area, I would be glad to assist you.
