I went to get botox at a different location and the injector grabbed what looked like a beer bottle opener and broke the vacuum seal and popped off the top of the vial to stick the syringe in the to suck up the last drops of botox. This seemed very unprofessional and unsanitary. Is this normal for Dr's to do this or even legal or FDA approved? I'm concerned for myself after having that injected.
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April 15, 2016
Answer: The diluted botox can be removed from the bottle by any sterile technique
Botox can be highly effective as a preventative treatment for teeth grinding. The amount of product required can vary dramatically from patient to patient. Injection of the masseter muscles requires significant knowledge and expertise and I suggest seeing someone who is highly experienced with...
It's possible that you are sleeping on your face and the swelling makes your wrinkles look worse in the morning. Please consult an expert. Best, Dr. Green
While stopping your gum chewing habit will help to prevent further enlargement of the masseter muscle, it is unlikely to cause significant atrophy. The masseter muscles are used every day for eating and talking, so significant atrophy is unlikely. A combination of eliminating gum chewing and...
