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®?
It is really quite unusual to develop immunity to BOTOX®, especially at the dosages that are used cosmetically. So while it is not impossible to become immune, there are more likely explanations for this loss of treatment effectiveness. The most likely cause is that you are not getting as much BOTOX® in the syringe as you did with your initial treatment. Some offices seem to have a strategy of dose creep—give a good size dose initially and then throttling back on subsequent visits. If you have experienced this, it is probably time to find a new office for BOTOX®.
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- 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?
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