Botox Injection

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I will be having breast augmentation within the next few months. Which implants are more natural looking and natural feeling – silicone or saline?

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I am 32 years old and have two lines between my eyes that are driving me crazy. Is Botox the best solution for this problem?

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What is the cut-off point where you will know whether your body will reject an implant, 24 hours, 30 days, etc.? I mean, once you have passed the "cautionary stage" and have established that your body has accepted the foreign implant, are you definitely and forever in the clear, or is there always a chance that it could reject at any time?

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I was thinking about having Botox injections in the area between my eyebrows above the nose for wrinkles. How long will I feel numbness in that area following the treatment?

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My areolas are very small, barely 3/8 inch in diameter (not quite 1 cm), of which most is nipple. I am 5 feet tall, weigh 98 pounds and have never had a child. If I were to get submuscular implants filled with 290cc of saline, can I hope for an increase in areola diameter?

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I had saline implants in 1998. I just went for a yearly physical and my doctor discovered a lump in my breast. He sent me for an ultrasound and I was given a diagnosis of “some irregularity possibly due to implant.” This diagnosis seems very vague. Should I be concerned and can breast cancer be missed because they assume that it is an implant related issue?

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I’m 40 years old with a thin build. I recently received Botox to my brow area and undereye area. It exceeded my expectations. However, when I would smile, I had folds of skin under my eyes. At my doctor’s suggestion, I had Restylane to fill these out. The Restylane did the job, but I still have a slight fold. Should I go another round with the Restylane to fully correct this, or just wait for the Botox to relax?

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I am a 25 year old woman with a medium olive complexion of Latino and Caucasian descent. The area under and around my eyes is prematurely lined due to previous sun exposure and smoking. My under eye area is also hyperpigmented. What are the possible procedures that might improve this?

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I am a 49 year old female. I have been getting Botox injections for about 5 years. Lately, the effects have barely lasted three months, when in the past they lasted for five to six months. Will I eventually have little to no response to Botox injections?

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I read in your archive questions that it is not recommended to try to get pregnant if you are receiving Botox treatments. I had one Botox injection a week ago. How long should I wait to conceive to ensure that the Botox would not create any problems with a potential pregnancy?

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I have deep lines across my forehead caused by worry and stress. Is a forehead lift the answer, or would injections be a better treatment?

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I have read and heard conflicting information on facial implants. I would like to consider including a chin implant with a facelift, but I am concerned about infection/rejection of the implant. Statistically, how common is infection? What are the best implants made of? Do they last indefinitely?

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I am 12 weeks pregnant and have been getting Botox treatments between my eyebrows regularly for the past year. I would like to know if this is still safe throughout my pregnancy.

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Will I have to stop BTX (Botox) injections before getting a facelift and getting my eyelids done? If yes, how long before? I get BTX above my nose and at the corners of both eyes and lips.

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I'm 25 and have some lines under my eyes and across my forehead. Would Botox or Nlite® be more effective and how long are the results. Do you have to keep getting it done to maintain results?

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Would Botox injections for "crow's feet" interfere with a facelift? If so, how long should a patient wait following injections before having a surgical procedure?

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Are Botox injections safe if you are trying to get pregnant?

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I had Botox injected in my forehead about two weeks ago, and now I can really see that I need an upper eyelift. Is it too soon to visit a surgeon? Do you have to wait for the Botox to wear off? Why do some doctors prefer a laser to a scalpel for eyelid surgery? Are the results the same?

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What are some of the side effects of Botox?

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