I have been receiving Botox injections every 3 months to my face ,neck and shoulders. It is for migraines and damage to the facial nerve from a traumatic neuroma. I am having an increase in memory loss and now visual changes. Any other treatments work better and have less side effects? Any suggestions. Would be greatly treated.
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March 19, 2016
Answer: Botox and Vision Changes
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
This is a problem because the eye can dry out. You need to discuss this immediately with your doctor. This is one of the few emergencies with Botox. If the eye drys out too much, a corneal ulceration can occur. You need to be put on drops, ointments, and possible taping, just as someone with...
Thank you for your question. It is not a great idea to pick at an injection site. However, if you have any redness, swelling or increase pain at the site, then this could be an infection. If this does occur, please follow up with injector for an evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!
Having an assymetric or not matching brow is not unusual. I see it commonly.Yours could be treated by Botox. Botox relaxes muscles and by treating the muscles around the lateral eye (crows feet) lifts the brow. Alternatively, a little can be placed above the side that is higher to lower it....
