Botox™ - Related FAQ's
Q: I have vertigo for many weeks and it is finally getting better. I want to look good for a wedding in a couple of weeks, can I have Botox?A: Although there is no correlation that can scientifically be mentioned between Botox and vertigo, you may wish to check with your ENT or Neurologist physicians before having any cosmetic procedure.
Q: Is Botox good for nasal reshaping?
A: No. Botox is not good for nasal reshaping as the muscles could cause asymmetry around the mouth, and functional imbalances can occur making it difficult to eat, speak, brush teeth, etc.
Q: I hear that Botox can be used for reasons other than facial wrinkles but it is not approved by the FDA for this. Is this OK?
A: Physicians are allowed to use an FDA-approved medication for uses that were not specifically tested and for which the company requested approval from the FDA. This is called an off-label use. There are many facial wrinkles that are treated which are off-label indications.
Q: Is there a problem for me getting Botox injections if I take Minocycline for acne?
A: The Botox or Dysport injections will not interact with the minocycline antibiotic.
Q: Can Botox be used to reduce the fat face appearance?
A: If your chubby cheeks are hypertrophic (overactive) masseter (chewing) muscles, then Botox can help, but Botox doesn't work to reduce fat.
Q: I have an important function in two days and I just decided to have Botox. Is that a good idea?
A: Unfortunately, the Botox may not show its effect for a week and its maximum effect could take up to two weeks to be realized. Furthermore you might get a small bruise and although it can be hidden with makeup, you may not want to risk this before the function.
Q: Is bruising very bad after Botox?
A: Usually there is no bruising but it certainly can happen, especially near the crows feet of the outer eyelids as there are many blood vessels there. In the past, Botox was injected into the muscle but for many years, I have been injecting the Botox into the superficial layers of the skin to avoid this bruising and as many physicians have learned, the Botox is as effective but less bruising occurs. The forehead skin is thicker so you can't see the underneath vessels as well, if at all, and there is luck that no major vessel is hit during the injections. Usually, bruising, if occurs, is very small, smaller than a pencil eraser, but I have seen larger. Avoid medicines for a week, or more, if your primary care doctor approves of this, before you have your Botox treatment.
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