Asked By:lizasworld in Jackson Township, New Jersey
I had a consultation for Botox and was told I would need 200 total units of Botox for every area on my face and the bands on my neck and an additional 100 units for underarm sweating (50 units on each underarm) and 100 units for shoulder slimming. Is it safe to get this much Botox done at once?
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March 7, 2023
Answer: Can you separate your treatments into two visits with your doctor?
There is absolutely no issue with mixing botox from different vials; this is a very common practice (since a vial may have some but not enough units left in it, & throwing it out would be needlessly wasteful), and has no impact on safety or efficacy.
Hi, the difference of two weeks really depends on your personal metabolism of neurotoxin. In each person, neurotoxins ( Botox etc ) tend to go away differently. Typically, most patients get injected every 3-4 months. Some earlier, some later. It depends on the desired look you want and your...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
