I found out a few months ago that I have a strong sensitivity to albumin and didn't realize it was used in botox. I received the injection and now I am experiencing extreme edema throughout my whole body. When might this subside? When I have consumed eggs, it goes away in a couple of days but not sure about with the botox.
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April 1, 2012
Answer: Botox and albumin protein allergy
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Please follow up with your doctor who can compare your results with preoperative photographs if any were taken. Sometimes, Botox injected into the lower eyelids can cause swelling from fluid retention as there is less muscular activity of the lower eyelids so the pump action of these...
When those doctors who dilute their Botox with larger volumes of saline than other doctors, they must also deliver greater volume in the injection to deliver the same number of units. They may choose to mix it this way to give them a more even and wider-spread result or they may find it too...
Indeed, Botox can be used to adjust the outcome that you described. However this really depends on the implementation of proper technique. Additional injections in the lateral area should relax the muscles that are tugging the outer ends of your brows and making them higher than...
