Hi, I had dysport and Botox injected in Novemeber not alot for I was afraid of bruising I was seeing old friend's. I just need a little touch up I go to NV for 3 1/2 months should I be worried about flying or alitutude changes? How soon aftert injections is it okay to fly? Thanks Happy Holidays
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Answer: Botox Injections and Flying: Travel the next day.
In most cases where an allergic reaction occurs with Botox, it is to the carrier that comes along with the drug. People allergic to vaccinations, albumin or eggs have been known to have reactions to the medicine, but this is rare. A true allergy to the botulinum toxin would be very...
Is 10 units of botox too much to treat the side of an eye? No.
I typically use 10-20 units of botox to treat each side of the eye without any problems.
Whenever you are doing injectables, bruising is always a possibility. I always recommend that my patients don't take advil or any blood thinners for a couple of days leading up to their appointment this way it can lessen the chances. You can also take arnica which will also help. The bruising...