I plan to get eyes dilated and a gonioscopy 3 days AFTER getting Botox on forehead, 11’s, crows feet, and masseter. Three days post Botox, would getting dilation drops, gonioscopy, or putting my chin/face in the opthamologist’s medical device that positions face to get eye examined theoretically cause potential Botox migration, diminish Botox results, or potentially trigger Botox resistance? If I need to space these 2 appointments apart, how far apart should I space them apart?
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Botox is used to treat a variety of aesthetic concerns. The results of Botox are temporary, typically lasting 3 to 4 months, and will fade gradually. As the product effects wear off you will slowly return to the look you had prior to treatment.
In general, I would consider it safe to combine these procedures in a one day session. However, if you are also considering microneedling to the periorbital area during this session, then a potential concern would be neurotoxin spread in the peri orbital area. Then consideration of doing...
No Botox is not the correct treatment to address your concerns. An evaluation is needed but fillers may be an option to help improve the facial contours. See an expert injector near you to learn more.
