Rest and avoid strenuous activity after each appointment to minimize toxins dislodging and traveling due to increased blood circulation. In addition, laser/IPL treatments, facials, and facial massage should be avoided for one to two weeks after injections or as directed by your licensed provider.
Masseter Botox is a procedure where Botox is injected directly into your masseter muscle – this is one of the muscles located on the side of your face that helps you chew. The masseter Botox procedure has become popular recently because it can slim a square face and reshape the jaw line.
Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (an overactive bladder disorder caused by a dysfunction in the nerves that supply the bladder) in pediatric patients 5 years of age and older who do not respond to, or are intolerant of, anticholinergic medication.
It is not known if RADIESSE® or RADIESSE® (+) is safe or effective in the lips, or in the area around the eyes.
Based on animal data, onabotulinumtoxinA may harm your unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks of receiving this medicine during pregnancy.
OnabotulinumtoxinA is a neurotoxin that works by temporarily blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for triggering muscle contraction or gland secretion. Depending on the specific condition being treated, this can:
Since onabotulinumtoxinA has a temporary effect and is given at widely spaced intervals, missing a dose is not likely to be harmful.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you will experience bruising or bleeding at the injection sitio.
If injection sites are marked in ink, do not inject BOTOX directly through the ink mark to avoid a permanent tattoo effect.
Check out these common questions for more info about Radiesse and what you might expect from treatment.
Heaviness or Drooping: Too much Botox in the forehead can sometimes cause the brows to feel heavy or even lead sculptra to brow ptosis (drooping). Similarly, incorrect placement or dosage around the eyes can lead to eyelid ptosis (drooping eyelid)
Swallowing problems may last for several months. People who cannot swallow well may need a feeding tube to receive food and water.
Tell your health care provider if you have any diseases, injuries or disabilities of the hand, if you have a history forming large, raised scars or if you have had any other skin treatments such as skin peels.
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