Hi! I usually get Botox a few times a year but am about to start on Mestinon for a health condition. Is it contraindicated for Botox and/or does it shorten the life span of the Botox? Thanks in advance!
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Answer: Mestinon is used to treatment Myasthenia gravis.
Hello! It's important to speak with your physician about any possible interactions between Botox and mestonin, which is used to treat neuromuscular illnesses like myasthenia gravis. In general, waiting a certain amount of time before getting Botox may be wise, but the precise timing can change...
For significant improvement, hooded eyelids require surgery if there is enough skin. For nonsurgical treatments: Radiofrequency (Thermage or Venus Legacy/Viva), injectable fillers, and a Botox brow lift can help contour the eyebrows and lift the eyelid skin. I recommend getting a formal...
Once your Botox wears off, the area will return to your pre-treatment state. It is important to monitor with before and after photos at rest and with smiling to follow the results of your treatment. If you do like the results, you will need to retreat about every four months for maintenance.
