Injectables Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
Botox hit Zygomatic muscles
I got Botox in my lower eyelids but my Zygomatic muscles were hit with Botox. Through excessive research this seems to be the case, as my cheeks have...
If you can smile normally, your muscles have not been hit and you may coincidentally be at the age where what you see is your natural progression in...
Under Eye
I received Volbella by Juvederm under my eyes. After 4 months or so I got a winter head/sinus cold (which I'm still not sure if it's related...
Fillers can be unpredictable on the area under the eyes; rejection is not typical and I have certainly not seen this in my experience. Consider...
Droopy eyelids are normal, but how far is still considered normal?
I had botox injections for migraines about a week and a half ago. For the past week I have noticed significant progression in the drooping of one...
There are 2 reasons why one develops a droopy eyelid after Botox. In one situation, the medication has spread to the "levator" muscle that raise the...
Juvederm for feet?
I have been told that Juvederm injected into the balls of the feet can take away the pain of wearing heels. Is this a viable option?
Juvederm is not FDA approved for this purpose, and it's not commonly used for this problem, but you would have to ask podiatrists about off-label...
Really weird Botox experience
I have been getting Botox for about 4 years, but decided to try someone new. He said he used a "stronger" version which works instantly, and when I...
Hmm this sounds a little bit concerning. If you had no effect after a few hours, you may have had a local anesthetic injected. Did you have any...
Medical grade Silicone injected into my nasal labial folds
Is there a Doctor or a Plastic Surgeon in the United States that has the LASEmaR 800-808-nm diode laser made by Eufoton, Trieste, Italy? I had...
Silicone injections are a big problem. The silicone typically takes years to manifest itself, and by the time it does, it is not removable. The...
Botox and droopy eyelid
I was given 20 units of Botox in my forehead and the 11 area. Four to five days later I noticed the eyelid droop. My right eye is worse then my left...
If this is your first time getting Botox, or if it's the first time your current doctor has given you Botox, you should consider returning to your...
StretchCare Injections in Jawline
Hello...
Any treatment is likely to cause swelling and make the area look better for a time. What is more important is what long term correction the...
Botox?
I have Botox in my glabella area regularly. I have recently had an osteoma removed from my forehead and was wondering how long I would need to wait...
Once the area has healed you should be ready to resume your Botox injections.
Does Botox work for acne?
I was reading that botulinum toxin can be used to heal acne. Is that true? Are there any verified, medical publications about that?
Thank you for your question. I have not read or heard medical literature that supports BOTOX® as a treatment for acne. I would advise you to seek...
Recently Answered Questions
Still too big after BR. What can be done!?
I had a bilateral breast reduction 9 weeks ago to relieve back pain symptoms and because I have spent my life hating them and wanted them gone. I am...
First, please try to be patient, your problem is temporary, and can be solved. Your outcome is not as expected, and this is stressful. Please do...
Shoulder widening
Is it possible to widen the shoulder via clavicle lengthening? Or would it even be possible to widen the Scapula? Deltoid implants do not make the...
Thank you for the question; you may want to address your concerns with an orthopedic surgeon.
Mini facelift
Can a mini facelift be done under local anesthesia?
The short answer is "yes." In my practice, full facelift (cheek, jowls, and neck) is regularly performed under general anesthesia. Our mini...