Are there any illnesses or medical conditions that would make Botox Cosmetic unsafe to use?
Is it safe to use Botox if you have a long-term illness like cancer or HIV? What about if you have a medical condition (I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Type 3, a genetic disorder)?
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The laws on who can inject Botox will vary from state to state, but in Florida, only Physicians, NP's or PA's are licensed to inject. It makes sense that someone with extensive training in facial anatomy and facial procedures inject Botox; results do vary with technique and...
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without examining you in person. Most likely the reason Botox is not working on your crow’s feet is that you were not treated with enough units in this area. I recommend having a follow up with your injector to discuss your co...
Thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The most common areas of treatment are in the upper ...
