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I get Botox from a neurologist for migraines. Noncosmetic. I'd like to get Botox from a dermatologist/crows feet, can I do both?

my eyes specifically the crows feet area can I do both? My neurologist uses 180 units but they're spread throughout my temples the base of my neck behind my ears a little above my eyebrows at the very top of my hairline at my four head. At the base of my skull down my neck and at the top of my shoulders. Can I get cosmetic Botox for my crows feet in conjunction with this treatment?

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Ali Totonchi, MD

Neurologists usually inject the Botox based on FDA protocol to prevention headache , based on this protocol they use 155 unites in 30+ sites. Some groups use trigger point specific technique with few unites of Botox. 

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Jason Emer, MD

This should go away very quickly and ice/tylenol are the best options.  Ask your physician to use a smaller needle next time, I use a 32 gauge so patients get very little pain.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Julia Ann Sullivan Miller, MD

Before you have surgery, I would wait for the effects of the Botox to wear off.  Botox is often injected to the forehead muscles as a treatment for migraine headaches.  These muscles help to raise your eyebrows.  Botox injections stop this muscle group form pulling your brows...

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Jason Emer, MD

Botox itself treats migraines but you should discuss with him exactly why he would have you stop your systemic medications and follow his plan.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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