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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Is Botox poisonous?
Not any more than aspirin, tylenol, decongestants and many other over-the-counter medications are toxic and could be even fatal if taken in an excessive amount.
Botulinum toxin, or Botox Cosmetic, inhibits the muscle movement to make skin lines... more
| Richard W. Westreich, MD |  |
How much does Botox cost?
Although each individual treatment is usually affordable, Botox is an expensive treatment over a long period of time. In order to understand how much the product will cost, you need to know some information.
Botox comes in large bottles... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
Reloxin vs. Botox - What's the difference?
Reloxin is another brand of Botulinum Toxin Type A, the same ingredient that is found in Botox. This other product has been available in Europe for a few years. In Europe, the product is called Dysport. In the USA, when it becomes available, it... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Botox side effects - Can Botox injections cause blurry vision?
As Dr. Hoenig points out, your blurry vision may be due to your recent Botox injection, but it may be unrelated.
Injecting the Botox in the wrong area or migration of the Botox can affect the muscles of eye movement as well as the muscles which... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Can Botox injections be reversed?
Unfortunately there is no 'antidote' to Botox. In some cases, the effects can be changed - for instance, differences in one side versus another can be lessened with additional Botox treatment.
Care must be taken when administering Botox to start... more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
Botox side effects - Can too much cause my eyebrows to drop?
The good news is that this problem will resolve when the Botox wears off (in 3 - 4 months) - the bad news is that you'll have to wait 3 - 4 months for the problem to resolve. . . Sorry. I couldn't resist.
Botox can cause droopy eyelids if it... more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. |  |
Do new wrinkles require dermal fillers or just Botox?
Hi,
It sounds like you are just starting to see expressive lines on your forehead. This is a good time to start with Botox because you can really have a good preventative effect. My recommendation would be to do small doses of Botox - 8 to 12... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
Does Botox for hyperhidrosis work?
Yes, Botox does indeed work very well for hyperhydrosis. It is necessary to use a larger quantity than for other purposes so cost is greater but it does tend to last longer. Regardless, it works. more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
Are Botox and Restylane best used together?
Botox works by relaxing specific muscles that, when they contract, cause wrinkles. Fillers, such as Restylane, add volume. These products are complementary as they do different things.
It is common to use Botox and fillers together to relax... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Will insurance cover my Botox injections?
Unfortunately, unless you have a cosmetic rider on your insurance it is very unlikely that they will cover Botox (especially Botox Cosmetic).
You may want to make a quick call or have the doctor's office call on your behalf to verify coverage. more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
How does a Botox Brow Lift work?
While Botox can make the brow droop, it can also cause an elevation of the brow.
There are several muscle groups which work to move the brow. There are a set which moves the brows up and a set which moves the brows down. By selectively injecting... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD | |
Botox migration - Can Botox in the forehead cause muscle paralysis in other areas of my face?
Botox in the forehead has been known to migrate into the upper eyelids causing an eye lid droop. Migrating from the forehead all the way to the upper lip is highly unlikely. Furthermore, even if Botox did migrate from your forehead to your upper... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD | |
Is Botox only good for certain face wrinkles and lines?
Yes, not all facial wrinkles can be effectively addressed with Botox. Botox works by relaxing muscles that cause certain wrinkles. It works best and is most commonly used on frown lines, "crow's feet" next to eyes, and forehead wrinkles. more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
What is Botox?
Botox®, is a popular non-surgical injection from Allergan that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing... more
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