I recently started going to a new Dermatologist, each time I see him, he has very aggressive blistering cold sores. Sometimes he touches my forehead with his bare hands to point out muscles, before putting on gloves to inject botox. I'm also concerned that spit will fly from his mouth when he speaks so closely to my face, leaving me at risk of contracting oral Herpes. Should a physician treat patients when they have oral herpe outbreak? Am I at risk?
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September 30, 2017
Answer: Honestly, some doctor's hygiene standards are just not on par.
Thank you for your question and photos. It’s not unusual for BOTOX® to produce some minor swelling for a few days to 1 week after injections. However, your swelling very well may be more related to the sun exposure you recently had than your BOTOX® injections. Continue to use cold compresses and...
Hi and thank you for your question! If it has been at least 2 weeks following your last treatment, it would be best to do a follow up with your doctor. The indentation is easy to fix with some additional filler injections and/or removal or adjustment of a bit of the filler with enzyme...
Hello, do you have facial paralysis on left side ? Personal examination will be best to assess you. Botox injections on Right side selectively may sometimes be done to balance the look .
