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Your prior history of Splenectomy, along with your current use of Erythromycin are not contraindications for the use of Botox. Likewise, mild psoriasis should not be a problem, as the Botox is placed below the skin surface into the superficial muscles of the face. To minimize bruising with the Botox treatments, be sure to avoid aspirin-containing products for one week prior.
There is no problem with you getting Botox post Splenectomy and while on Erythromycin. I would be quite concerned about more invasive procedures such as Laser Resurfacing or a Facelift, since the absence of your spleen would make you very susceptible to infections. Also Laser Resurfacing would be absolutely contraindicated because of your Psoriasis.
Thank you for your question. Most Botox vials are either 50 or 100 units therefore it is not uncommon to use the same vial for more than one patient. However, the top of the vial should be sterilized with alcohol and change needles for each syringe. It is common to use a different needle for w...
Check the physician locators on the ASPS and Botox Cosmetic websites for lists of qualified physicians. Dr. Minh Le and Dr. Eric Okamoto. Consult with 2 - 3 surgeons in your area to find the one that best meets your needs.
I have used Botox beneath the eye with mixed results. Some people like it, most find it to be an uncomfortable waste of time and money. Pinch blepharoplasty, an abbreviated type of lower eyelid surgery (local only, no anesthesia recovery) is often the answer. It's long...
