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Will EEG mess up my results after Botox?

I got botox injection last tuesday "6 days ago" and I had to get a EEG hooked up today and will wear it 72 hours to monitor my seizures. Can the leads that are glued to my forehead mess up my botox. Im nervous about it.

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Botox Cosmetic

February 25th, 2015
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Botox should not have affect on the EEG Measurements. The leads should have no affect on the Botox. Best wishes!
Michael Sullivan, MD


Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 90 reviews

February 25th, 2015

Botox Cosmetic

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Botox should not have affect on the EEG Measurements. The leads should have no affect on the Botox. Best wishes!
Michael Sullivan, MD


Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 90 reviews

Botox and after care

October 16th, 2014
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Botox is fabulous for helping with the wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and glabella.  I tell all my patients to avoid exercise or massage for 24 hours after Botox injections.  Six days later there should be no interaction with having the EEG on your Botox injections.

Web reference: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/botox-cosmetic

Michele S. Green, MD
October 16th, 2014

Botox and after care

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Botox is fabulous for helping with the wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and glabella.  I tell all my patients to avoid exercise or massage for 24 hours after Botox injections.  Six days later there should be no interaction with having the EEG on your Botox injections.

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/botox-cosmetic

Michele S. Green, MD

Precautions after treatment with Botox

October 16th, 2014
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Botox will have been taken up by the muscle fully within about 3 hours after treatment.  After this point you are not in danger of alterting the results, with an EEG or otherwise.  

Web reference: http://www.donyoomd.com/services-nonsurgical.php

Donald B. Yoo, MD

Donald B. Yoo, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 58 reviews

October 16th, 2014

Precautions after treatment with Botox

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Botox will have been taken up by the muscle fully within about 3 hours after treatment.  After this point you are not in danger of alterting the results, with an EEG or otherwise.  

Learn more: http://www.donyoomd.com/services-nonsurgical.php

Donald B. Yoo, MD

Donald B. Yoo, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 58 reviews

EEG disruption of Botox Results

October 14th, 2014
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Hi BREN21:

Botox will have blocked the release of acetylcholine in the nerve ending / muscle junction within an hour of the injection. 

EEG is a procedure which measures electrical activity in the brain. Even though I cannot conceive that it would interfere with Botox function if done on the same day; I certainly do not anticipate any disruption of Botox function at 6 days. 

The glued leads will have no effect on Botox function. 

I hope this has helped. I wish you the best regarding your seizures and your Botox results. 

Web reference: http://drdeankane.com/botox-cosmetic-in-baltimore-maryland/

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS
October 14th, 2014

EEG disruption of Botox Results

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Hi BREN21:

Botox will have blocked the release of acetylcholine in the nerve ending / muscle junction within an hour of the injection. 

EEG is a procedure which measures electrical activity in the brain. Even though I cannot conceive that it would interfere with Botox function if done on the same day; I certainly do not anticipate any disruption of Botox function at 6 days. 

The glued leads will have no effect on Botox function. 

I hope this has helped. I wish you the best regarding your seizures and your Botox results. 

Learn more: http://drdeankane.com/botox-cosmetic-in-baltimore-maryland/

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS

Botox and EEG

October 14th, 2014
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It is typical to avoid compression and excessive activity for 24 hours following botox injection.  At 6 days, you have nothing to worry about.  The results from the botox will not be affected. 
Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS
New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

October 14th, 2014

Botox and EEG

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It is typical to avoid compression and excessive activity for 24 hours following botox injection.  At 6 days, you have nothing to worry about.  The results from the botox will not be affected. 
Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS
New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

If you had Botox 6 days ago you should not receive any adverse effects from leads attached to your forehead.

October 14th, 2014
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If you had Botox 6 days ago you should not receive any adverse effects from leads attached to your forehead. I advise my patients to avoid facials & massage for 24 hours after Botox. After the 24 hours they are free to do normal daily activities. 

All the Best

Web reference: http://torontosurgery.ca/Botox-toronto-cosmetic-surgery.html

Martin Jugenburg, MD
October 14th, 2014

If you had Botox 6 days ago you should not receive any adverse effects from leads attached to your forehead.

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If you had Botox 6 days ago you should not receive any adverse effects from leads attached to your forehead. I advise my patients to avoid facials & massage for 24 hours after Botox. After the 24 hours they are free to do normal daily activities. 

All the Best

Learn more: http://torontosurgery.ca/Botox-toronto-cosmetic-surgery.html

Martin Jugenburg, MD

Will EEG mess up my Botox

October 14th, 2014
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We recommend not apply pressure for about 24 hours after getting Botox. At 6 days out, you are fine and the EEG will not affect your Botox.

"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
F. Victor Rueckl, MD
October 14th, 2014

Will EEG mess up my Botox

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We recommend not apply pressure for about 24 hours after getting Botox. At 6 days out, you are fine and the EEG will not affect your Botox.

"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

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