I have a bottom lip that twitches especially when I am anxious. Can it be helped by Botox?

Botox is not generally used in the lower face, as too much of the product could have a negative impact on your ability to move your mouth, speak, and eat. Larger doses can also cause drooling and lip asymmetry. However, some practitioners do use smaller doses to soften the lines around the mouth...

It’s always best to be on the safe side, so I would suggest contacting the manufacturer, Allergan, directly to see if there are any possible risks of getting BOTOX® injections due to your dairy and gluten intolerances. You might also want to share with your provider that you have these al...

I am not sure what this recommendation is based on. There should be nothing wrong with placing ice on the areas treated with Botox. I suppose that placing a warm compress on the area can cause vasodilation (widening of the blood vessels), which in theory could increase the risk of bruising, but...

Hello lees190, Thank you for the picture and your question! I typically use 16 units of BOTOX (8 each side) for crow’s feet on average. But the quantity needed would vary according to the patient’s individual needs. Also, it’s very unlikely but possible to build resistance to BOTOX. In the w...

Hello Brenda81672, It’s perfectly possible to give you a refreshed look without looking frozen with BOTOX injections. BOTOX’s effects would typically last 3-4 months. The number of units needed varies from patient to patient but the more units are injected the longer lasting would be the res...

It is possible for Botox to still be active up to 6 months, as results are dose dependent, however Botox typically begins to wear off around 3-4 months. My best recommendation is to schedule a follow-up with a board-certified dermatologist so they can assess your results in-person! Thanks for y...