My experience has been that Botox is injected up to around the hairline to reduce forehead wrinkles. I'll be getting FUT hair transplant surgery for my hairline in a couple of weeks and am wondering if I can get forehead Botox injections a few days prior to the surgery. Thank you for your answers.
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It depends. Certain muscles, especially around the mouth, cannot be treated with a neurotoxin like Botox because it prevents the muscle from moving. In areas like the forehead or between the brows, this is a desired effect, however, it may not be if the affected muscle is one that helps us smile...
Botox is not generally used in the lower face, as too much of the product could have a negative impact on your ability to move your mouth, speak, and eat. Larger doses can also cause drooling and lip asymmetry. However, some practitioners do use smaller doses to soften the lines around the mouth...
It’s always best to be on the safe side, so I would suggest contacting the manufacturer, Allergan, directly to see if there are any possible risks of getting BOTOX® injections due to your dairy and gluten intolerances. You might also want to share with your provider that you have these al...
