Hi Swim 101, Be sure to have an in-person evaluation of your mole. A board certified dermatologist can use a dermatoscope to accurately evaluate your mole to determine if it has any high risk features. Take care! Tarek Fakhouri, MD
Hi Mrs Treavistu, Without a photo it is impossible to give you accurate advice. However, it sounds like your surgery site was left to heal naturally and without stitches. In these cases it is essential to follow wound care diligently and be sure that the wound surface stays moist and covered. If the wound dries out it can form a whitish fibrin covering which is the early stage of a scab. You can use hydrogen peroxide on a qtip to gently remove the covering. Be sure to keep the area moist with antibiotic ointment as it heals. It will do well! Hope this helps! Tarek Fakhouri, MD
Hi, thanks for the question! For most women, 20-25 units is enough to treat the glabella. Some women with very strong muscles will need 30 units and men could require even more. However, if this is your first time doing botox, I strongly recommend you start with the lower end of the range. You can always add more but if you are treated with too much botox you can't take it back. Please find an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon and you will be very pleased with the results!! Tarek M Fakhouri, MD
Thanks for the question! It is common and safe to change needles during injection. I often change needles multiple times to ensure that I have the smallest, sharpest needle. This allows me to minimize pain during the injection and produce the most accurate results. Take care! Tarek M Fakhouri, MD
Hi, thanks for the question. The crow's feet lines are best treated with botox. Botox can relax the muscles around the eye which allows the skin to smooth. You could also consider options to tighten the eyelid skin with radiofrequency or laser treatments. Hope that helps! Tarek M Fakhouri, MD
