Botox FAQs
Botox Basics
Q: Just how does Botox work?-- A.C.A.
A: Botox works by deteriorating the muscular tissues right into which it is injected. As face muscles agreement, the loosened skin over those muscles wrinkles. By compromising the muscle mass, the creases are decreased.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: The length of time do outcomes last?-- L.S.
A: The impacts of Botox can last as much as three months.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Exactly how safe are wrinkle-relaxing shots? How can you extend the effects of Botox? Exactly how typically should you obtain Botox after your very first shot? The amount of times can you have Botox?-- K.
A: Botox is extremely risk-free when injected by knowledgeable medical professionals.
Some dental zinc supplements have actually been shown to extend the effect of Botox.
As quickly as your creases return, you can have Botox again. There is no specified restriction to the number of shots one can have. However, the body's immune system is capable of creating antibodies to the Botox particle which can make it inadequate at some time in the future.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Is there a rebound result when Botox disappears and also one does not go for repeat shots?-- P.T.
A: No, the muscular tissue task should return to its initial state when the Botox disappears.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Is Botox unpleasant? I have an extremely reduced pain threshold.-- A.S.
A: Botox, itself, is not agonizing. The pain is connected with the needlestick. The smaller the needle, the better it is tolerated. When a quantity of liquid is infused under the skin, it temporarily stimulates several of the nerve fibers. Every person's threshold for these incidents differs from one person to another.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: How many Botox treatments are required before you see outcomes, does it hurt, and also what is the healing period and also aftercare?-- E.
A: When injected appropriately, the results will be seen after the initial therapy. Botox takes two to four days prior to the muscle mass weakening effect happens. The maximum result occurs at about 10 to 14 days. The impact after that lasts up to 3 months.
Pain and pain depends on one's tolerance for needle injections around the face. There is normally no "healing duration as well as aftercare." A lot of medical professionals suggest that the areas of shot need to not be scrubed or manipulated for a couple of hrs after the shots.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: That can perform Botox?-- L.J.
A: Botox is a prescription drug. It is administered by a medical professional or his/her designee (eg, nurse, doctor aide, aesthetician).-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I'm 62 years old and also Botox isn't attaining the same results on me as it did in the past. At what point does Botox become inadequate in dealing with deep-set creases and also skin sagging?-- C.S.
A: There is no specified limit to the number of shots one can have. Nevertheless, the body's body immune system can developing antibodies to the Botox molecule which can provide it ineffective eventually in the future.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Is it real that the much more I have Botox, the less I need to utilize it?-- G.H.
A: This has been a topic of discussion among many medical professionals. Muscular tissues that are not utilized have a tendency to atrophy and damage over time. Muscles that have been continuously infused with Botox might actually fall under this classification and produce a comparable result. This may result in utilizing much less Botox.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Is anesthesia made use of for the treatment? When it comes to needles, I'm a bit of a chicken!-- R.W.
A: Some medical professionals will certainly anesthetize the surface of the skin with a topical anesthetic lotion. This makes the stick of the needle far more bearable.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I'm marrying as well as want to have Botox to "refresh" my face. How far out do I require to have it? I do not intend to be wounded or inflamed on my wedding day!-- J.S.
A: Botox takes about 2 to four days to take effect. Its maximum effect occurs around 10 to 14 days and also lasts up to three months. A contusion from a needlestick usually lasts five to 7 days. With an upcoming event, such as a wedding, I generally recommend that my clients get their Botox shots one month before the occasion.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Does Botox constantly have to be executed in a physician's office? That is accredited to infuse Botox?-- N.B.
A: Botox is a prescription medicine. It is provided by a physician or his/her designee (eg, nurse, medical professional aide, aesthetician). It does not have to be infused in a doctor's workplace.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: If one goes through digital impulse treatment to supposedly motivate collagen manufacturing as well as activate muscle activity in face locations vulnerable to wrinkling, does this negate the muscle mass depressant impact of Botox shots in very same area?-- K.L.
A: I am not aware of any kind of study that contrasts the effects of "digital pulse therapies" with Botox treatments. The muscle relaxant result of Botox injections occurs directly in the muscle mass right into which it is injected. Whether or not digital impulse treatments affects this task needs to be studied clinically.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: What takes place if I cease Botox after the first time or after numerous times? Will my temple appearance even worse than prior to I started treatment? Some individuals tell me once you start utilizing it, you can never ever stop.-- M.H.C.
A: The wrinkles of your temple need to return to their initial appearance when the Botox disappears. Ceasing the Botox will not intensify your wrinkles.
The factor "you can never quit" utilizing the Botox is because after seeing the loss of your wrinkles, you "never ever want to see the wrinkles" once more. You can stop anytime you desire without consequences (aside from the return of the wrinkles).-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I am 47 years of ages and dislike the aging look of my neck. When I chat, I see these lengthy "stringy" extending muscles. I check out that Botox injections along the troublesome muscle mass can reduce this. Is this true?
Just how can I find an experienced physician to do it? What are the possible adverse effects?-- D.M.
A: Yes, Botox has been utilized to lower several of the aesthetic results of the aging appearance in the neck region. This is an off-label use the Botox, which is especially suggested by the FDA for the reduction of frown lines (wrinkles in between the brows). Your injection should be done by a person that is experienced in giving these injections.
You can find a skilled physician either by word-of-mouth from other clients or by calling the office straight and also especially inquiring about the physician's experience in injecting necks for cosmetic functions. A feasible adverse effects is weak point in the neck muscular tissues that were infused, which will last 3 to 4 months up until the Botox diminishes.-- Dr. Slonim
Are You a Candidate for Botox?
Q: Is it thought about safe to have Botox around your eyes shortly prior to or after LASIK surgical procedure? Thanks in advance for an answer.-- R.
A: The choice to have Botox injections prior to or after LASIK surgery ought to be left as much as your LASIK cosmetic surgeon. The shots need to be safe. However, the result of Botox around the eyes can minimize the strength of the blink response, which could produce a sense of dry skin of the eye. This could affect the recovery process of the LASIK surgical procedure. LASIK surgical treatment is recognized to create short-lived dry eyesimmediately after the treatment.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I'm 25 years of ages and am beginning to see fine lines around my eyes. Am I also young to have Botox?-- C.M.
A: No, yet be alerted; once you begin, you are bound to be "hooked!"-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I have high blood pressure (high blood pressure). Is Botox secure for me?-- T.
A: When infused appropriately, Botox should not have a straight effect on high blood pressure. Constantly consult with your medical professional before taking into consideration Botox shots.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I have fibromyalgia and make use of lyrical pregabaline medicine. Is fibromyalgia a contraindication to Botox?-- D.A.
A: There are reports of patients with fibromyalgia obtaining some relief of their tender points with Botox shots. This would be an "off tag" of Botox and should be performed by a person very experienced in these kind of shots.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Is Botox injection safe for people with lupus erythematosus? What are the feasible risks for these people?-- E.
A: Lupus individuals are recognized to have some skin problem. Botox has to be used extremely cautiously in any location where the skin is not totally normal.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: In the USA, the FDA has authorized Botox Cosmetic for people aged 18 to 65. Why is the age restriction removed at age 65? Simply questioning if Botox or filler would certainly assist deep creases on my top lip?-- B.R.
A: If the original researches for FDA authorization did not consist of persons over the age of 65, the FDA will certainly not accept the medicine above that age restriction. Botox as well as facial fillers are utilized in the top lip for a variety of factors. Fillers will certainly not compromise the muscular tissues around the lips as Botox will. The negative effects of Botox injections around the lips can be aggravating to some people.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I would like to obtain Botox, however I have retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Is this a contraindication for Botox? Will it make my condition worse at all?-- K.V.
A: Retinitis pigmentosa is not a contraindication for using Botox. When infused into the muscle mass that border the eye, it ought to have no effect on your condition.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I have a two-year-old little girl that was lately identified with strabismus. Her medical professional claimed that she needs to have strabismus surgical treatment, nonetheless, he did not offer me various other alternatives. I read that Botox injections can be utilized to deal with strabismus. Just how safe are Botox injections for a two year old? What major negative effects can they trigger that may affect my daughter in the future? Also, are there any kind of various other options such as glasses or therapies that may be offered besides surgery?-- A.P.
A: The security as well as effectiveness in pediatric patients listed below the age of 12 have actually not been developed by the FDA in the treatment of strabismus, nonetheless, Botox has actually been utilized securely and also effectively in kids listed below the age of 12.
Botox has its effects directly on the muscular tissue into which it is injected. Its effects only last regarding 3 months. In strabismus, the goal is to damage the affected muscle on one side of the eye so that the muscular tissue on the contrary side of the eye can work better.
The two major side effects are that the muscle had not been weakened enough (undercorrection) or damaged excessive (overcorrection). In both cases the Botox will at some point use completely off so the negative effects vanishes in 2 to 3 months. As your ophthalmologist will possibly educate you, the eye muscles are positioned versus the eyeball so there is always a tiny danger that the needle can pass through the eye. This has a very unusual occurrence.
The various therapies for strabismus depend on the type of strabismus that your child has. Occasionally a basic pair of glasses will certainly correct a little strabismus and, sometimes, glasses with prisms will be called for. Botox injections and also strabismus surgical treatment are various other alternatives.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: My 4-year-old child struggles with paralysis on the left side of her leg and also hand. Would certainly Botox injections help?-- B.P.
A: All of it depends upon the source of her paralysis. Botox reduces the stamina of tightening of the muscular tissues (paralysis-like) into which it is infused. Botox has been made use of (off-label) to lower the contracture (or spasm) of the opposing muscles associated with neurologically paralyzed muscle mass.
For instance, when a muscle like the bicep (which bends the arm) is paralyzed, the tricep muscular tissue (which prolongs the arm) will maintain the arm as well as contract expanded. Lowering the muscle contraction of the tricep muscle with Botox could perhaps help the movement of the arm, protect against long-term contracture as well as allow it to presume a more comfortable setting.-- Dr. Slonim
Botox: Indicators and Uses
Q: I have heavyset brows and also seek an eye lift, but I do not want to consider surgical procedure. Can Botox be used for a "mini-lift"?-- A.L.
A: When infused in the right areas under the eyebrows, Botox can increase the eyebrow (" mini-lift") to a specific degree. There is a family member threat, nevertheless, that the exact same shot can unintentionally cause the top eyelid to drop.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I've heard Botox can stop too much perspiration on the feet and also palms. Is this risk-free and are there any kind of negative effects?-- Z.N.
A: Yes, Botox has actually been effectively used to reduce too much sweating (hyperhidrosis) on the feet and also palms. The negative effects are related to the number of muscles that are injected. Deteriorating muscle mass in the hand of the hand can affect the strength of one's hold. The exact same can happen in the foot; although clutching with the foot is not a regular function, strolling may have an uncommon sensation.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Does Botox lessen straight forehead wrinkles?-- W.F.
A: Yes, when injected into the frontalis muscle mass of the forehead (the one that lifts your brows), the straight wrinkles can be reduced.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Can you get Botox in your lips?-- K.P.
A: Yes, yet the side effects can affect the capacity to hold a straw or to drink from a cup. These shots must be done by a person very experienced in these kinds of shots.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Can you use Botox to enhance your buttocks as well as lips?-- M.H.
A: No, Botox is not a filler.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Can you have Botox in numerous areas at the very same time, ie, both temple lines and also crow's feet?-- J.
A: Yes, Botox is regularly given in multiple sites at the very same time.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Which locations of the face can you obtain Botox? And also can it be used on the body?-- J.O.
A: The most typical locations of the face that are injected with Botox are the frown lines in between the eyebrows, the temple wrinkles and also the crow's feet. It can be infused right into any type of muscle mass in the face. The cosmetic use Botox is FDA-approved just for the frown lines. All various other face injections would certainly be an "off-label" usage.
Botox can be infused right into various other muscle mass in various other parts of the body.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I'm 28 years of ages as well as would love to have Botox shots on both sides of my face to make my face look smaller. Just how does this work? What are the negative effects? I typically hear individuals claim that a negative effects is an unnatural smile along with problem chewing food.
For how long can the impacts of Botox when carried out around the jaw last? My doctor claims that after the fifth injection (within five years), the facial shape will be rather irreversible. Is this real?
Lastly, I wish to have smaller arms and also my medical professional recommended Botox shots for this location too. I have never ever heard of this before-- can it be done?-- J.L.
A: Botox is being utilized by some medical professionals to make the face appear thinner. The masseter muscular tissue which is utilized for chewing is in some cases enlarged, creating a squaring of the facial shape. When Botox is injected straight right into this muscular tissue, it can trigger some flattening of the muscular tissue and also perhaps some narrowing of the jaw, producing a thinner facial look. The evident side effect might be difficulty chewing and face crookedness. It must be done by a person really experienced in these kind of injections.
The results would certainly last the same as the shots anywhere else. Botox results can last approximately 3 months.
Muscle mass that are not made use of regularly can start to degeneration as well as diminish literally. There are concepts that muscular tissues that are constantly infused with Botox and also damaged may have a similar effect.
Last but not least, I am not aware of any kind of use of Botox for making arms show up smaller sized.-- Dr. Slonim
Various Other Neurotoxins as well as Fillers
Q: What's the difference between Botox as well as fillers?-- T.M.
A: Botox compromises the muscular tissues that cause wrinkles in the skin that overlies those muscle mass. Facial fillers are infused directly into the wrinkle to plump up the skin as well as smooth the surface. Botox can last up to three months as well as fillers can last as much as a year.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: What else would certainly you suggest instead of Botox for a deep line in between my eyebrows that makes me look extremely exhausted as well as dissatisfied, and also lines around my mouth?-- B.
A: Lines that are not aided by Botox can often be full of facial fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Perlane and also Sculptra. These materials are injected under the crease to ease the line as well as smooth the surface. Their effects, depending on which filler is made use of, can last six to 8 months and also longer.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Exist any kind of options to Botox?-- R.J.M.
A: There are other "neuromuscular obstructing representatives" that have similar impacts to Botox. Xeomin, Dysport and also Myobloc are some alternatives created by various other suppliers.-- Dr. Slonim
Botox Cost and also Systems Needed
Q: How much do Botox shots cost for frown lines?-- E.C.
A: Prices vary from physician to doctor. Some medical professionals charge a single rate for a solitary area. For instance, the frown lines would be one area, the temple would be one area, and also the crow's feet would be one zone. Some doctors charge based upon the number of units of Botox infused as well as, as a result, have a price per unit of Botox. Botox vials come in two different dimensions: 100-unit vials and also 50-unit vials. The variety of devices infused depends on the number of wrinkles that wish to be reduced.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: The number of units are needed to deal with a male armpit?-- J.
A: This varies from physician to physician. I normally give 25 injections per underarm as well as use 2 units of Botox per shot site for an overall of 50 systems per underarm. A larger individual with a larger underarm might obtain more injections and also a smaller sized individual could get less.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Where can you acquire Botox?-- L.Y.
A: Botox is a prescription medicine and is not available offer for sale straight to the public.-- Dr. Slonim
Botox Side Impacts as well as Issues
Q: I had 40 units of Botox infused 2 months prior to I had cataract surgical procedure. I now have an extremely saggy eyelid on the internal edge of the run eye, in addition to really obscured vision. Could the Botox have created any one of this?
I am praying it will boost, but it has actually been two and a half months given that the cataract surgical treatment, as well as my doctor will not comment. Help! I wanted a lot more Botox after these shots wore off, now I am scared!-- F.
A: Everything depends on where the Botox was infused (e.g., near the upper eyelid). If the saggy eyelid was the result of some Botox that mistakenly found its way into the muscle that elevates the eyelid, after that this will certainly wear off when the Botox diminishes (usually 3 to four months after the injection). Your eyelid should resume its original placement.
Nonetheless, if the saggy lid was the outcome of your cataract surgery, which is a widely known prospective complication of numerous type of eye surgical procedure, then the saggy eyelid may remain where it is and also might need surgical treatment to raise it into its initial position.
It is highly unlikely that the Botox would certainly trigger your blurry vision. This might be the outcome of your droopy cover setting or some residual glasses prescription requirement after your cataract surgical treatment.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Will I have a frozen appearance after Botox? I fear I will not be able to move my forehead.-- A.H.M.
A: It all depends upon where and also how much Botox is infused. There are those individuals that want their temples "frozen." Your preferred Botox effects ought to be reviewed with your medical professional before the injections. The "where as well as just how much" can be individualized to your dreams.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: What are the risks and complications of Botox? Can I have Botox when I'm expecting or nursing?-- L.J.
A: The main dangers as well as problems of Botox are connected with compromising a muscular tissue that was not intended to be injected. This can consist of a myriad of signs and symptoms depending upon which muscle was accidentally weakened.
I directly would not infuse a woman who is expectant or nursing. I am not knowledgeable about any of my colleagues that would certainly, either.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I had Botox injections two weeks earlier. After one week my left eyelid started to droop. The length of time will it last?-- N.P.
A: Periodically several of the Botox can move past the targeted location as well as influence an additional muscular tissue. It sounds like the muscle mass that raises your eyelid was affected in this way. Usually, a drooping eyelidas an adverse effects of Botox will last a number of weeks, depending on how much of the Botox moved right into that muscular tissue. Similar to the designated results of Botox, this side effect will ultimately diminish as well.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I had Botox shots 2 weeks back and I've had constant frustrations since. Is this a negative effects as well as the length of time will it last? The Botox was infused in my forehead as well as it actually harms behind my eyeballs along with my temple.-- D.W.
A: It is not uncommon for clients that have actually had Botox shots in the temple to experience a temporary headache relying on the number of injections they've gotten. "Continuous frustrations" for 2 weeks would be an uncommon side effect and should most likely be resolved with the physician that infused them. This would relate to the discomfort behind the eyeballs also.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I have actually checked out that muscle mass convulsions can be a negative effects of Botox. I experienced 3 different episodes of painless temple muscular tissue convulsions, each preceded by a feeling of fullness in my temple.
I had obtained Botox in my forehead concerning one as well as a half months before the very first one. My little girl believed I was having a stroke. My brows acquired extremely towards each other, producing deep lines in my temple and also between my brows.
It hasn't occurred because the Botox disappeared completely. Is it usual for this to occur?-- B.
A: This is absolutely not a common negative effects of Botox. It is feasible that the "muscular tissue convulsions" were taking place in the muscular tissues that did not get Botox injections while the bordering muscular tissues that did receive the Botox injections showed up "calm.".
These muscular tissues could be recompensing. When your forehead was injected, this could possibly enhance your frown lines if they were not injected.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: I had Botox around my eye as well as 3 days later on I had an eye advance. Could Botox have triggered this? Or is it simply unintentional?-- S.
A: No, this would certainly be probably unintentional and also very unlikely.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: Three weeks ago I had sinus surgical treatment and also my ENT recommended Botox shots at the time of surgical procedure for jerking under my eye. My face is now sagging-- from my eye to my chin. Since I had an extreme reaction to the Botox, I am very distressed and believe it is. The length of time will the droopiness last?-- P.B.
A: You seem to be defining an adverse effects of Botox and also not a "extreme reaction" to it. If the Botox was infused right into muscular tissues that normally sustain the face structures after that these muscular tissues were deteriorated. This weakening will cause the face structures stood up by those muscular tissues to droop. This muscle weakening effect is the preferred impact of Botox unless, certainly, it influences a muscular tissue that wasn't planned to be deteriorated. Botox effects can last as much as three months.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: I had Botox around my eyes just where my cheek bones have to do with 4 weeks ago. Since, my cheeks have been red. Could I have an infection, or will it at some point go away on its own? It's beginning to fret me!-- M.E.
A: Without in fact observing your condition, it would be hard to make a medical diagnosis. This should, nonetheless, be brought to the attention of the doctor that infused you immediately.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: Exist records of Botox causing double visionand blurred visionand at what time after the injections?-- N.H.
A: This would depend completely on where the Botox was injected. Dual vision and obscured vision are known temporary adverse effects of Botox injections around the eyes.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: I had Botox a few days back as well as do not such as the results. What can I do? Exactly how do I turn around the effects of Botox?-- K.J.B.
A: All you can do is wait on the Botox to disappear. The effects of Botox can last as much as three months.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: Would wooziness be an adverse effects as the Botox is diminishing? It's had to do with four months given that I had it done as well as I've begun to really feel lightheaded.-- N.
A: It depends upon where the Botox was injected. Dizziness is not a typical negative effects as the Botox is disappearing. Your symptom of lightheadedness need to be offered the attention of your medical professional.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: I have been getting Botox injections on my temple, crow's feet and also the lines in between my eyes for 2 years. Lately I was informed by my eye doctor that the glands in my eyes are blocked. Can Botox create this? I have swelling and also itching, as well.-- D.
A: No, Botox only affects the muscles into which it is infused. There are various type of glands in the eyethat incorporate their secretions to create the splits that moisten the eyes. There are water glands, oil glands and also mucous glands. Blockage of each of these glands can have a various effect on the eye.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: I had Botox shots regarding a week earlier in my temple as well as crow's feet (44 systems). I now have severe pain in my left underarm where I assume my lymph nodes are. Could this be brought on by the injections or is it unintentional as well as something else is incorrect (I also have a sore throat and extreme fatigue)?-- L.A.
A: Your signs need to be offered the focus of your physician. Your left underarm pain would certainly be a really uncommon side effect of Botox shots in the face and also is probably unintentional.-- Dr. Slonim.
Q: I had Botox a number of months ago between my brows. Since, I have actually had itching in this field. Is this a side effect? Will it continue if I obtain Botox again?-- S.E.
A: Similar to the shot of any kind of medicine, there can be itching as a negative effects. Itching need to be very temporary unless there is a real allergic reaction to the medication. This should be brought to the interest of your doctor if the irritation does not subside. It will certainly take place again (perhaps if the itchiness is triggered by an allergic reaction to the Botox. even worse) if the Botox is infused again.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I recently was told that you might obtain a sinus infection from Botox. Have you heard of this?-- J.
A: There must be no physiological factor that Botox, when injected into the appropriate areas, would certainly trigger a sinus infection.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Will a saggy eye caused by Botox return to regular? For how long would that take? Is there any type of method to correct it earlier?-- R.
A: A droopy eyelid should go back to regular as the Botox subsides. The effect of Botox can last as much as three months.
There are some eye drops that are made use of to deal with glaucoma( high stress in the eye). Among the side effects of this specific class of eye declines is that the decline can periodically and also momentarily raise the top eyelid. The drops are periodically recommended to individuals whose eyelids droop after Botox injections.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I had Botox 3 times as well as after each session I looked and felt excellent. However when I had Botox for a fourth time, I created blurry vision. After the Botox wore off, so did my blurry vision. I actually want to get Botox once again yet I'm afraid my vision will be blurred once again. Do you think it's safe for me to attempt a little dosage of Botox once again?-- C.
A: It depends where the Botox was infused. This must be discussed with your medical professional. Your fuzzy vision side effect that occurred during your fourth injection may have been triggered by some Botox that went beyond the designated area of treatment. This might have been an isolated occasion that will not happen in future injections. Although, there is a possibility that it might happen once again.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I had Botox done around 2 months ago and for the initial 2 weeks I had a fever and also general sleepiness, accompanied by a phlegmy cough. Was this a Botox side effect?-- Z.
A: This would certainly be an uncommon adverse effects of Botox infused into the face as well as might have been coincidental. This ought to be talked about with your doctor before a 2nd shot of Botox at some time in the future.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I had a dosage of Botox infused in my temple 5 days ago and on the third day I have puffy eyesand my eyelids really feel "limited." The length of time will this last?-- L.R.
A: Your eyelids might really feel tight as they recompense for the weakness in your temple muscle mass. The puffiness of your eyelids would be an uncommon negative effects of Botox shots in the temple. This must be gone over with your doctor prior to receiving any kind of future Botox. A lot relies on where the shots were given and how much Botox was offered.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I had Botox and now have bumps at the shot site. They are extremely uncomfortable. Is this a common negative effects? Is there something I can do to make them vanish and also keep them from ending up being contaminated?-- J.H.G.
A: Without really observing your problem, it would be hard to make a medical diagnosis. These bumps should be seen by your medical professional to make sure that they are not local infections.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Since I had Botox, I have had dual visionin my left eye. The left side of my mouth will certainly not move and also the left side of my face is sagging. I'm most concerned about the vision. Will it get better? It's been one month today. My doc doesn't appear also anxious, but I am.-- J.H.G.
A: The adverse effects caused by Botox disappear when the Botox disappears, which can be approximately 3 months.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: If you remedy strabismusby injecting Botox into the eye muscles, I have actually heard that the eyeball can fall down. Is this real?-- L.R.
A: I am not aware of how an eyeball could fall down when the Botox is properly injected right into the muscle. Since the muscular tissues injected for strabismus are versus the eyeball, it is possible that the needle can accidentally bore the eyeball. A solitary needlestick in the eyeball will not break down the eyeball however it can create a major issue inside the eye consisting of hemorrhageand infection. This therapy needs to be performed by somebody really experienced in these sort of shots.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: Is Botox toxic? Will it impact your health and wellness after a number of treatments? I want to utilize it only for cosmetic functions on my forehead.-- M.C.
A: All medicines and/or medications, when taken at certain high dose degrees, can generate toxic effects. When used suitably, Botox must not have a poisonous result on your basic wellness, even after a number of treatments. The amount required to efficiently minimize the creases on your forehead is far listed below any type of hazardous degree of the medication.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: I had Botox for blepharospasm, and also given that the therapy I have felt discomfort in my upper body. I've had 3 Botox sessions for my condition, yet I seem to feel worse hereafter last therapy. Should I continue utilizing Botox?-- I.G.
A: The amount of Botox required to properly treat your blepharospasm is far below any kind of toxic degree of the medication. It would be unusual for Botox to create the signs and symptom that you are experiencing.
Nonetheless, the pain in your breast ought to be thoroughly examined by your health care medical professional immediately, to dismiss any various other feasible reasons. Your medical professional may intend to stop your Botox injections till a connection between the Botox and your upper body pain has been eliminated.-- Dr. Slonim
Botox as well as Other Drugs
Q: I had Botox today, and six hrs later on I took a Tylenol PM. Will this decrease the results of the Botox?-- C.S.
A: Tylenol PM must not have any kind of effect on the Botox.-- Dr. Slonim
Botox and Supplements
Q: Which supplements interact with Botox injections? I take great deals of fish oil, vitamin C as well as zinc. Would certainly these be a trouble? I additionally experience serious completely dry eyesand high eye pressurein my left eye.-- C.K.
A: The one supplement that has been revealed to interact positively with Botox is zinc. As a matter of fact, there is a prescription item called Zytaze that has actually revealed an improved efficiency of Botox shots when taken 4 days prior to and also on the day of Botox injections. This high concentration of this zinc formula is claimed to assist the Botox in binding to the nerve receptors.-- Dr. Slonim
Q: What vitamins as well as natural herbs affect Botox treatment?-- S.S.
A: I am unaware of any type of vitamin or herb that has a direct impact on the effectiveness of Botox. Particular zinc supplements have been researched as products that might boost the impacts of Botox. There are numerous vitamins (eg, vitamin E) and herbs (eg, clove, garlic, ginger, ginseng, licorice) that have anticoagulant, or blood-thinning, impacts. Because Botox is infused, staying clear of these items prior to shots might help in reducing feasible wounding related to injections.-- Dr. Slonim
Please note: If you have an urgent inquiry regarding your eye wellness, contact your eye care specialist immediately. This web page is made to offer basic details about Botox and cosmetic enhancement treatments generally. It is not meant to supply clinical suggestions. If you suspect that you dream problem or a problem that requires attention, seek advice from an eye care specialist for recommendations on the therapy of your own certain condition and also for your very own particular demands. For more information, read our Terms of Usage.