I’ve heard that BOTOX® can be taken up by motor nerves and transported into the brain. This sounds pretty scary to me. Is this something I should be concerned about? Does this effect account for BOTOX® side effects?
The safety of BOTOX® for the FDA approved indications have been very carefully investigated with millions treatments per year with very few side effects. The possible central activity of BOTOX® may be one of the reasons the treatment is so effective—you look good and feel good. The retrograde transport of BOTOX® may account for why BOTOX® is effective for headaches.
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- Is BOTOX® safe?
- I’ve heard that BOTOX® can be taken up by motor nerves and transported into the brain. This sounds pretty scary to me. Is this something I should be concerned about? Does this effect account for BOTOX side effects?
- I’ve been going to the same place now for my last few BOTOX® treatments. At first it was really the best BOTOX® I had ever experienced but now it only seems to only last a few weeks. Am I becoming immune to BOTOX®?
- I am very confused about how BOTOX® is priced. Some places offer it by the unit and some places charge by the area. Whats up?
- I have blepharospasm with difficulty opening my eyes at times. I get BOTOX every 4 to 6 months for this problem. Since I am new to the area, I actually fly back to Baltimore to get my treatment. Does Dr. Steinsapir treat blepharospasm?
- I developed a droopy eyelid after a BOTOX® service a few years ago. I swore off BOTOX for a while but I am thinking of doing it again. What are my chances of developing another droopy eyelid?
- I am an actor and I need to retain the ability to make facial expression. Should I avoid BOTOX all together?
- How much down time should I expect with my Microdroplet™ BOTOX® treatment?
- What can I do to minimize the risk of bruising?
- I am on Coumadin on the order of my doctor because I have a history of atrial fibrillation. Should I stop my Coumadin before having BOTOX®?