Botox™ - Related FAQ's
Q: I never had Dysport but I regularly get Botox. Should I try Dysport, am I missing something?A: If it ain't broke, don't fix it! These two products are similar. You probably won't notice any significant difference except for a chance that the effect is seen a day earlier with Dysport.
Q: Can I take a plane trip the day after getting Botox?
A: Yes, there is no problem with flying the day after Botox, and probably not even the day of having had the treatment, but we would recommend at least four hours not to be in the air after getting the injections.
Q: My friend suffers from torticollis and said he gets Botox shots into his neck to help the muscle tightness. Is this safe?
A: Botox, as all medication, has risks, but the risks are small in numbers. Risks are dose related with Botox. The higher total number of units delivered increase the risk of systemic side effects. An experienced neurologist should treat this condition.
Q: If I want my Botox to relax my crows feet faster, is there anything I can do?
A: No. Botox will take effect, on average in the first few days and nothing you do can speed it up. Dysport, in some patients, has an action of onset a day earlier than Botox.
Q: I am very concerned of pain as I hate needles but I want Botox. Is it very painful?
A: Generally, most patients find the Botox injections not painful. I use a very tiny needle, slow technique, gentle hands and we suggest a numbing cream to be applied by us for a half hour or so, before the treatment.
Q: If I have dark skin, can I still have Botox?
A: Yes, Botox can be used regardless of the color of your skin. It will relax the muscles and the skin above it will become less wrinkled.
Q: My forehead drooped after Botox was injected in the upper forehead lines. Now to fix that my dermatologist in NYC suggested I get more Botox in the lower forehead, why?
A: They may have mentioned the lower forehead to indicate the glabella, or region in between the eyebrows. This region is a collection of three strong depressor muscles and when they get relaxed by Botox, the skin smoothens out, but also without the downward pulling action, the unopposed upper forehead muscle can help lift the drooping forehead.
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