I'm a late forty something female considering Botox in the forehead. What causes it to migrate? I'm seeing more and more blogs about a connection to ALS or Motor neuron disease.... is there a risk for someone who has a relative (parent) with what is believed to be non-familiar limb onset ALS?
April 27, 2017
Answer: Botox and ALS There is NO association between having Botox and getting ALS. As far as migrating, the main thing is not to massage the area for 24 hours after the injection and it does work well for the forehead. Be sure you see a board certified dermatologist
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April 27, 2017
Answer: Botox and ALS There is NO association between having Botox and getting ALS. As far as migrating, the main thing is not to massage the area for 24 hours after the injection and it does work well for the forehead. Be sure you see a board certified dermatologist
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April 26, 2017
Answer: Botox and Neuromuscular Disease Thank you for your question, and for sharing your concerns. There is absolutely no evidence that Botox causes or triggers ALS or any other motor neuron disease. Botox temporarily blocks the action of neurotransmitters from affecting target muscles, resulting in temporary paralysis of treated muscles. In fact, many, specially-trained neurologists actually use Botox to treat some of the symptoms of motor neuron diseases.Any time Botox is injected, there is a possibility that it will drift and affect other, unintended muscle groups. The doses used in cosmetic treatments on the face are very small - generally speaking, when drift occurs during cosmetic treatments, it almost always results in very localized adverse effects such as a lowered brow or eyelid, or an asymmetric smile. As least with cosmetic treatments, in many (if not most cases), this occurs due to poor injection technique rather than the properties of Botox itself.That said, cosmetic treatments with Botox are generally not recommended in patients with ALS or other known neuromuscular diseases. This is due to the risk, however small, that the Botox may worsen the symptoms of the patient's preexisting disease, and not because Botox is thought to trigger the diseases themselves. I hope this helps!
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April 26, 2017
Answer: Botox and Neuromuscular Disease Thank you for your question, and for sharing your concerns. There is absolutely no evidence that Botox causes or triggers ALS or any other motor neuron disease. Botox temporarily blocks the action of neurotransmitters from affecting target muscles, resulting in temporary paralysis of treated muscles. In fact, many, specially-trained neurologists actually use Botox to treat some of the symptoms of motor neuron diseases.Any time Botox is injected, there is a possibility that it will drift and affect other, unintended muscle groups. The doses used in cosmetic treatments on the face are very small - generally speaking, when drift occurs during cosmetic treatments, it almost always results in very localized adverse effects such as a lowered brow or eyelid, or an asymmetric smile. As least with cosmetic treatments, in many (if not most cases), this occurs due to poor injection technique rather than the properties of Botox itself.That said, cosmetic treatments with Botox are generally not recommended in patients with ALS or other known neuromuscular diseases. This is due to the risk, however small, that the Botox may worsen the symptoms of the patient's preexisting disease, and not because Botox is thought to trigger the diseases themselves. I hope this helps!
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