I had my thermage done 2 days after botox injection for forehead lines and Crow's fleet? Will it cause any migration of botox and ncrease the risk of complication? Will it affect the effectiveness of botox? I also had mild reddness and swelling near my left eye corner right after thermage. It looks like a small papule but it is not painful or itchy. Will it resolve soon?
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Botox is a freeze dried powder that has to have some fluid added to it in order to be injectable through a needle. How much we add depends largely upon our training, use and experience. 1cc is common, 4cc is common and even 8cc (for armpits) is sometimes used. What matters is...
Chemotherapy may not be a contraindication to undergo Botox and fillers. If your oncologist allows it then it can be done, as many of my patients have been allowed to have both. some people might have very intense chemo that will interfere with their defenses against infection and...
Botox is an extremely effective and easy way to manage forehead wrinkles, including deep furrows. This neuromodulator relaxes the dynamic muscles that cause wrinkles, allowing the overlying skin to smooth out. Depending on how deep your furrow is, you may benefit from a hyaluronic-acid based...