Had botox crows feet. would it be safe to use a Tens stimulation device around my eyes?

Question

i read tht TENS is employed for nerve regeneration. can i use it safely in the crows feet area?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, I don't recommend TENS for crow's feet, it won't give you the improvement you're looking for. I do recommend a combination of Botox with lasers and microneedling/prp to get the best results. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your concerns. One days after Botox treatment should be safe for use with the TENS unit. Speak with your treating doctor first.Good luck,

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

I would advise you to wait at least for a week for your injection to settle. Talk to your provider and physician before you use Tens. Good luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

I would advise you to wait at least for a week for you injection to settle. Talk to your provider and physician before you use Tens. Good luck!

Tassos Dionisopoulos, MD · Answer

why ?  Botox will relax muscle function.  TENS stimulates the muscles directly.  Why would you Or your physician want that?

Rebecca Gelber, MD · Answer

In my opinion it makes no sense to do TENS after Botox. You paid good money to relax the muscles with Botox - TENS is just going to stimulate muscles which have already been de-stimulated. In addition, you may reduce the longevity of the effect of the Botox.

If you want to reduce muscle firing with Botox, do that - if you want to increase muscle firing then go with TENS, but either way, decide on the effect you are aiming for and then go there.

Peter J. Jenkin, MD, FAAD · Answer

After your botox, your TENS device will have no effect in the botox treated area-those muscles will not fire.  Doesn't make any sense to use it.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I wouldn't use the TENS unit for a few days after Botox. I don't know what the reason for using the unit it. It will not affect the duration of the Botox.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

First of all you don't say when you had Botox; however, TENS is to stimulate the muscles and Botox to paralyze them. They have opposite effects so I don't know what you are after

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

What is the purpose of using Tens? You are using Botox to paralyze the muscles that creat wrinkles. Why would you want to stimulate those same muscles?

Had botox crows feet. would it be safe to use a Tens stimulation device around my eyes?

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