Could a steriod shot interfere with my Botox treatment?
It won’t affect your Botox treatment in any way. They bind to completely different receptors and Botox is injected into a muscle and stays bound to the recptors in that...
When to call your dermatologist, plastic surgeon or doctor?
Dear readers and friends – Please pay close attention to this!! An online site is never, ever a substitute for calling your doctor. If you are having a side effect...
I’m 27 – why is Botox not working for me?
You raise an interesting question. At age 27, I’m guessing you really don’t have actual frown lines or crow’s feet but maybe just a hint of them when your face...
Is this a Botox mistake?
Usually with Botox, it’s a placement and/or dose problem. What’s tricky about Botox is that we are all individuals and our facial muscle activity is not always the same. That’s why...
Is this a problem with Botox dosing?
Generally, and I’m sure other Dermatologists would say this also, the first dose of approximately 25 units is quite reasonable and will be in the ballpark for many younger women...
A doctor asks a question about Botox.
Dr. Steve – As a doctor you are always welcome to call my office number and ask my staff to take a message. I’m happy to call you to discuss...
A doctor asks a question about Botox.
Dr. Steve – As a doctor you are always welcome to call my office number and ask my staff to take a message. I’m happy to call you to discuss...
Is this Botox info true?
Wow – maybe this was a misunderstanding? ? It’s hard to know if that’ s what she really meant. A Botox injection between your eyes won’t droop your eyelids. And as for...
Are Botox and Thermage compatible?
She’s not correct on this one. Botox is injected into muscles and binds there within about 6 hours. Most doctors tell their patients to be moderately careful for 24 hours or...
Can Botoxing some muscles create other lines?
The muscles that causes the "11s" frown lines are the corrugator muscles – one on each side. Their anatomy actually varies more than you would think from person to person. ...
