I had a routine blood test before having an overload of Botox injected by a PA I work with, turned out normal. I was given 34 units of Botox two weeks before having 86 units of Botox in my face both times, and blood testing after the injections. I know have a ferritin serum level of 198. I now have a low WBC of 3.0, which I didn't have before. Your thought please?
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Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport Facts about Blood Count & Iron Levels
Generally, when I see a patient for the first time I like to be conservative in the amount I use. Remember, you can always add more, but you cannot reverse giving too much. That said, 9 units is extremely conservative for achieving a desired result. Every patient should be treated as an...
Neurotoxins can help improve the appearance of thickened muscles but results would be temporary and would require a significant amount given the large muscle mass. Consult with a board-certified and experienced physician.
I'm sorry to hear that you're noticing these symptoms after your Botox treatment. The effects of Botox at cosmetic dosages are highly localized, and are typically limited to the individual facial muscles being treated. To the best of my knowledge, loss of taste and smell have not been r...
