Injectables Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • Under eye filler migration

    Is there any way to avoid under eye filler to migrate down on the cheeks? Unfortunately, it’s always happening to me! I had to dissolve it after a...

    I am sorry to hear about you filler difficulties. Fillers can migrate at times but this is generally uncommon. You may want to get a second...

  • Botox Before or After an Operation

    Hello!

    I am due to have an operation under general anaesthetic (gynaecology related) next month.

    I’ve never had Botox before but would really

    It is perfectly safe to have a Botox treatment a few days prior to gynecologic surgery.

  • Can botox cause permanent paralysis?

    On Aug. 26 I had 20 units of botox for crows feet. 5 days later I had some filler done and the plastic surgeon put some dysport under eyes due to...

    Most likely, the second Dysport injection paralyzed the zygomaticus muscle, the muscle that controls the mouth and cheek. This should dissipate as...

  • 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...

    Unfortnately this is a known complication of the procedure. The good thing is that the major effect should fade in a few weeks. You should discuss...

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