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BOTOX®
Questions & Answers
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Should I be worried about albumin in Botox? (1 answer)
I know albumin is a human blood derivative - could I possibly get infected with bloodborne dieases? I am worried because I receive botox for hyperhidrosis and it has helped me, but I am now worried about the risk of contracting something from it.
Do you administer Botox for TMJ? (1 answer)
I have been having TMJ for several years with no relief used night guards, exercises, massage. Wanted to inquire on the botox for TMJ.
Can I use Botox to lift cheeks? (8 answers)
I have good volume in my cheeks, but I have hollows under my eyes and my cheeks are a bit saggy. Is it possible to just "lift" the cheeks rather than "fill" them?
Is it safe to have Botox just 11 days prior to conceiving? (7 answers)
I understand that Botox works on the muscles at the point where it is injected. It can not migrate to other organ. I want to know is it safe to conceiving after injected 50 u Botox at my massester muscle (not during pregnancy). Will this affect the fetus?
What to do? Botox while pregnant! (4 answers)
I got botox last week (bridge between nose, 20 units) and found out this morning that I'm pregnant. Im guessing I'm about 6 weeks. Is there anyway to remove it? Anything that I should do? Has anyone had a healthy baby after botox? I'm so scared
Why is there a fold in cheek when I smile? (5 answers)
I recently got botox about 3 weeks ago. I had 12 cc around each eye for crow's feet. Last week i noticed a fold on one side in my cheek when i smile. It makes me look like a wrinkled witch. will this go away? i have a photo i can send?
Can Botox cause organ damage? (8 answers)
Is Botox safe and what are the chances of an anaphylaxtic reaction? Does Botox injected for wrinkles migrate to cause organ damage?
Can Botox help a twitch? (6 answers)
I have a twitch in the corner of my eye, sort of in the crows-feet area. It twitches involuntarily on and off throughout the day and is really annoying. Could Botox injections help it stop twitching?
Is it safe to have Botox done if you have Lyme Disease? (4 answers)
I have late stage Lyme Disease. I have heard conflicting stories from both doctors and patients about the possible side effects of using Botox on a Lyme Disease infected patient. Is Botox safe to use in persons with chronic Lyme Disease?
How young is too young for Botox? (6 answers)
I have dry skin that is already starting to show wrinkles at age 24! Will it look unnatural for me to start getting botox this young?
Is there any risk of Botox triggering an autoimmune disease? (7 answers)
I had alopecia as a child with full regrowth and that was over twenty years ago. I am considering botox for wrinkles, but I don't want to do anything that would trigger the autoimmune condition. Could the toxin spread to the hair?
Do I have to keep using Botox once I start? (9 answers)
Could discontinuing use after three years of regular injections have any bad effects? Will it make my wrinkles much worse than they were before I started using Botox?
Will botox be less effective over time? (1 answer)
I've been getting Botox treatments regularly for two years, and love the results. Will the drug become less effective over time, that is, can my body become resistant to it?
Can Botox cause facial fat to move? (4 answers)
Six months ago I had a botox injection near the crows feet of my eyes. The fat of my cheeks seems to have been lowering on my face. I used to have apple cheeks when I smiled. Now when I smile my cheeks seem much lower. Is the Botox a possible explana
Can botox travel once it is injected? (12 answers)
I've heard horror stories about how botox can travel and cause unwanted eyelid drooping, muscle spasms, numbness, etc. Is there any merit to these concerns?
How long does Botox last? (13 answers)
How long will the results last, and is there anything I can do to make results last longer? Does having botox repeatedly affect how long it lasts?
Liquid Facelift, what is it? (4 answers)
I don’t have time to recover from a regular facelift, and I heard that a liquid facelift can provide results that are just as significant. What exactly is a liquid facelift? How do the results compare to a traditional facelift, and is Botox used in the procedure?
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