Can Botox Cause Floaters in the Eye?

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.  

It is perfectly ok to use moisturizer or face cream after your Botox treatment. You can resume use of your normal skincare products, but just be sure to avoid rubbing or pressing the area where the Botox was injected. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.