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Bo-tox does not cause floaters in the eyes. There is a substance behind the color of the eye called vitreous and when it liquefies, during a normal aging process vitreous floaters occur. When light comes in the eye, it casts a shadow on the image. If you have associated flashing lights, this could be a pulling and you should see an ophthalmologist.
The creases that form parallel to the smile folds are a very common complaint and initially they present only when someone smiles but are not apparent at rest, which is similar to the frown lines between the eyebrows. The latter can be treated by Botox but if the same technique were done on...
One eye drop that is commonly recommended for Botox induced droop of the eyelid(s) is Naphcon A. Two other drops that may work are Lopidine and Aproclonidine. However, these may only help eyelid droop and will not improve a drooping brow. In addition the drops don't work for...
A procedure to augment and/or medialize the paralyzed vocal fold would be indicated to improve the 81 year old man's speech. Botox has no role in treating vocal fold paralysis. A board-certified laryngologist would be best equipped to address your concerns.
Botox will work beautifully to smooth out the wrinkles between your eyebrows. My patients refer to them as the "11 lines" because they look like the number 11. Botox will primarily correct the lines caused when you contract your muscles (dynamic wrinkles). If the lines are present at rest,...
You can smile right away after Botox. Massaging and rubbing the treated areas should be avoided, but smiling will not cause any untoward effects.
You can continue to use your skin care products before and even immediately after your Botox treatment. Botox will not interfere will your skin care routine.
