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It depends. Certain muscles, especially around the mouth, cannot be treated with a neurotoxin like Botox because it prevents the muscle from moving. In areas like the forehead or between the brows, this is a desired effect, however, it may not be if the affected muscle is one that helps us smile or frown. Tremors are treated in a number of different ways. Personal evaluation in essential before recommendation
Botox in the lower lip must be performed with very low doses and only in specific locations or the wrong muscles will be affected resulting in drooling or spitting food, as well a asymmetry. Make sure your physician I very familiar with injection in this area.
It is possible that Botox may be able to help this but it will be difficult to do without side effects. see a board certified neurologist to get an evaluatiojn
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...
You can safely apply intermittent ice or cold compresses after your Botox treatment. We encourage patients to refrain from massaging the area or exercise for 24 hours after treatment. For more Do's and Don'ts speak with an expert provider near you.
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...
Yes, You can have smaller amounts of botox injected to and produce more subtle results. I agree that it looks more natural to have some movement and not have a "frozen" look. Discuss this with your injector. It may not last quite a long. Garrett Crabtree MD
Thank you for your question. You expressed in the details of your question a concern about the effect of Botox® lingering beyond 6 months. You state your forehead has returned to 80-90% activity. You describe the area around your eyes being injected that made your cheeks push forward as opposed ...