I had a rhinoplasty on 27th Jan. I have booked in with a different doctor on 21st April to have a top up of lip and cheek fillers along with Botox. I have my 8 week post op check up with my Rhino doctor the day before and he has informed me that sometimes stubborn swelling requires steroid injections. Will these two injectables interfere with one another?
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What you are describing is not familiar as one of the Botox side effects. I do not believe that this is related to your Botox injection. I advise you to get apportionment with your family doctor for congestion. Good luck!
Dear iamamermaid:
Chewing immediately after Botox is injected works the masseter muscles and at least theoretically may increase the uptake of Botox by the neuromuscular junctions such that more Botox is taken up and less diffuses away. But excessive chewing, such as chewing gum for hours a d...
Experienced injector is crucial to avoid this. This can be avoided with strategically injected Botox or fixed with fillers. Find experienced provider and you should be fine. Good luck!
