I have undifferentiated connective tissue disease and though dermatomyositis (gottrons papules on hands, muscle & joint pain, no muscle wasting) has been confirmed, reynauds and scleroderma are also suspected on hands and elbows. Is it safe for me to have botox on my forehead, crows feet and between eyebrows? I have also had 3 spinal operations on my neck and take 40mg omeprazole, 8 x paracetamol, 600mg pre gabalin, 25mg nortriptline daily for nerve pain.
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February 14, 2012
Answer: Botox for forehead and crows feet with connective tissue diseases
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It can take up to 12 days to see the full effect of Botox, especially if it is your first treatment. It is possible you may require more units of Botox or the addition of filler to fill in deep creases. Please see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to obtain the best...
Botox would weaken the outer portions of the orbicularis occuli to reduce / improve crows feet. It is true that crows feet treatment may not result in complete resolution. This is because when we smile, our cheeks would elevate independent of the activity of the orbicularis. Thus you might have...
It sounds that your doctor is very appropriate in the treatment plan. The units were not too high. I can't imagine how the Botox would have affected your lower eyelids unless you had the crows feet injected 8 days ago along with the forehead, but you made no mention of that. Possibly, if you...