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RSS SubscribeSubmitted by Admin on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 09:45
Question: A friend of mine got Botox injections and she looks awful. The sides of her eyebrows are raised unnaturally high, sort of like the Joker from Batman. Why would this happen and how do you avoid it?
Answer: There is a lot of misunderstanding about brow elevation with Botox. Patients need to understand that the immediate area where Botox is injected will not elevate. In fact, it may slightly depress. The elevation of brow that comes from Botox use has to do with compensatory lifting done by forehead muscles that are not injected with Botox. You avoid this by not leaving too much area in the outer part of the forehead unbotoxed.
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 10:50
Question: The other day I was getting my hair done at the salon when I saw an ad for Botox injections. I thought that only a certified medical provider could do them; what's the deal?
Answer: Every state has its own unique laws and regulations about Botox injections. I would check with your local medical board about the issue. Remember to always have your botox injected by a trained/experienced injector. It is still a medical procedure.
Submitted by Admin on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 10:10
Question: Botox seems the way to go for me. I have lots of little wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. How do I find out if this is the right approach without coming into the office?
Answer: Motion related lines work well with botox. One of the easiest ways to see if botox is right for types of lines on your face is to try the Treatment Visualizer. This is a program where you can upload your face photo and see how botox can help.
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 14:16
Question: I have excess sweating in my underarms. I am 27 and work out at the gym regularly. I would really like to do something about this embarrassing problem. Is it possible that Botox can help me?
Answer: Yes. Botox is an effective method to control hyperhydrosis or excessive sweating. Several injections are performed in the underarm area using a fine needle. The whole process takes less than 15 minutes with no down time. It is effective in most patients up to 6 months.
Submitted by Admin on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 10:12
Question: I know Botox can be used for frown lines, but can it be used for anything else or any other wrinkles?
Answer: Botox can be used to treat a condition called hyperhydrosis or excessive sweating. Botox is very effective in keeping your underarms dry for up to 6 months. The procedure takes less than 10 minutes in the office. Botox is also used for TMJ, migraine headaches, jaw clinching and massester hypertrophy (wide jaw appearance due to thick muscle). There are other medical uses for botox as well.
Submitted by Admin on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 12:42
I read recently that Botox can be used to treat excessive sweating. How effective is it as a treatment, and does your office offer these services?
Using botox can treat sweaty under arms or axillary hyperhidrosis. Approximately 50 units of botox are used under each arm. The technique is very effective and lasts up to 6-9 months. It takes about 15 minutes to perform this procedure at our center with minimal discomfort.
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 18:40
What are some of the risks associated with taking either Botox or Dysport?
Botox carries risks such as headache, flu like symptoms, bruising at the site of injection, and drooping of the eyelids if injected too closely to the eyelids.
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 17:32
I just had my first Restylane injection after using Botox for the past 3 years. I had a lot more bruising and sensitivity from the Restylane than I ever had with Botox. Why is this?
Submitted by Admin on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 13:01
What type of injectable filler is the longest lasting for diminishing forehead wrinkles? Does this filler have any complications associated with it?
I do not advocate fillers for forehead lines. Botox is a better option in the upper 1/3 of the face as these lines are associated more with motion/animation of the face. The forehead skin is relatively thick and fillers only help minimally for these lines.
Submitted by Admin on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 09:36
I’ve been thinking about getting an injectable filler for a while and would like a little guidance. Do you have any opinions on Restylane versus Botox? What are the pros and cons of each?
Restylane and Botox are two very different things. Restylane is a type of filler. There is also Juvederm, Perlane and Radiesse. Fillers are used to fill static or resting lines on the face. The most common areas where this is used are your smile lines and marionette lines. Fillers are also used to plump up your lips. Botox, on the other hand, is not a filler but an injection where the chemical temporarily relaxes the muscles from moving. It is commonly used for forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet (corner of your eyes). It is also used to treat heavy under arm sweating.
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