Hello Doctors, I am searching for an alternative to Botox. I've been diagnosed with mild myasthenia gravis, my current doctor informed me that receiving Botox injections is no longer recommended and it may quite harmful to my body. Please let me know if an alternative other then fillers is available. Thank you.
Answer: Alterntive to Botox In addition to a thin dermal filler, you may consider (from less to more invasiveness): topical hyaluronic acid, topical retinoid, microneedling alone, microneedline with platelet-rich plasma injection, and laser resurfacing. These can all address facial lines to varying degrees. Good luck.
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Answer: Alterntive to Botox In addition to a thin dermal filler, you may consider (from less to more invasiveness): topical hyaluronic acid, topical retinoid, microneedling alone, microneedline with platelet-rich plasma injection, and laser resurfacing. These can all address facial lines to varying degrees. Good luck.
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Myobloc Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Myobloc are all neuromodulators that would be contraindicated in patients with Myasthenia Gravis. Your internal medicine doctor wants you to avoid all neuromodulators. Fillers, lasers, radiofrequency devices and other rejuvenating procedures that do not affect muscle are your choices. Fillers alone can do wonders for wrinkles. Consider the new "line fillers" like Refyne and Defyne. See an experienced medical provider. All the best. Alexis Parker MD
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October 23, 2017
Answer: Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Myobloc Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Myobloc are all neuromodulators that would be contraindicated in patients with Myasthenia Gravis. Your internal medicine doctor wants you to avoid all neuromodulators. Fillers, lasers, radiofrequency devices and other rejuvenating procedures that do not affect muscle are your choices. Fillers alone can do wonders for wrinkles. Consider the new "line fillers" like Refyne and Defyne. See an experienced medical provider. All the best. Alexis Parker MD
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