Had upper and lower eyelid surgery. No complications. Had Botox 30 days later. Same plastic surg. 5 days after that swelling started. Now 4.5 months later still struggling. Steroids resolve completely. But can’t take consistently. Antibiotics made no difference. Labs normal. Seen lots of MD’s. Have had Botox for 10 years with no issue. Any ideas???
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Hi. Thank you for the question and pics. Botox should not have any impact on the hollowing of temples, but further, looking at your photos I really don’t see any “hollowness” to your temples anyway. If I was your treating doctor I would tell you that the contour of your temples are great and y...
Thank you for the question and photo.
Yes, BOTOX can be used to treat any overactive muscle and I have used it to treat patients with cerebral palsy and tortcollis in the past.
However, if your trapezius (the muscle you have circled) is intentionally weakened by BOTOX then there will...
Dermaplaning after Botox is safe. Generally, I only advise a 24-hour waiting period between Botox and other procedures or vigorous activities. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert at dermaplaning, as it takes a light touch and skilled hand.