Age is 73. Damaged from upper Invisalign tray. Botox treatment around eye and one to left sideburn area caused face to droop objectionably. Acupuncture under left nostril gave temporary relief but reoccurred when retainer use continued. Desired use of upper retainer causes additional spasms. Could one botox injection just under left nostril reduce the spasm? (Doctor says it will cause face to droop.) Could a minimal Botox dose be tried directly under the nostril to see if spasms are reduced?
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The is no contraindication to getting Botox if you are on the above mediciations. There is a certain class of antibiotics and anesthetic agents to be avoided if using Botox but you should be fine with the above listed ones.
Hello LouMig,Botox can help with bands in the neck (platysmal bands) but it will not help with the crepey skin. This is best addressed with either topical treatments like creams and lotions when not too severe, energy based treatments like Ulthera for mild to moderate lax skin, and a neck lift ...
