Q. Is there any correlation between the time Botox takes effect and the time it takes to wear off? If Botox is still taking effect up to three weeks after injections does it mean it is most likely to take longer to wear off? Thank you A. Good physiologic question. As others have mentioned: Botox... Read more »
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How will tanning effect new line created by improper placement of Botox?
Q. I have been left with new and prominent lines from improper placement of botox/muscle recruitment. I do not want any more botox for fear of this being made worse or creating even more new ones (these lines were not there before the treatment) I use a very high sun protection on my face and wear... Read more »
Curiosity and still trying to understand Botox
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. I was wondering with the help of Botox and not clenching my jaw, will my masseter muscle go back to the way it was before? I had a small sized masseter and bulked it up. My muscle is little bit bigger but nothing too crazy... Read more »
When I smile my neck muscles are prominent, is this due to the Botox?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. Botox on my chin ruined my smile. It is now very lopsided. I also notice when I smile my neck muscles are prominent, is this due to the Botox? Two cords stick out. Also, would chin Botox cause the top lip to snarl on one... Read more »
How can I know in advance how good a doctor is with injections?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Injections Q. I’m concerned with the quality of Botox and how good a doctor is with fillers. How can I know that they know how and where to inject for the best look. Not just shooting it in. A. This is a tough question. It more depends on... Read more »
Should I wait until my skin is fully back to normal for a second Botox visit, in order to guarantee such great result from the first?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. I’m 30 years old. I notice the Botox from first treatment wearing off, but not fully back to normal yet. It’s been exactly 3 months since my first treatment. Should I wait another month or 2 until my skin is fully back to... Read more »
I haven’t had Botox for over two years. Will it still work?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. I went back to have Botox done on my forehead. I was told after two years without doing any botox, my treatment might not work as well as it did before, as my muscles get stronger as I get older. Is this correct?... Read more »
Wasting a syringe of Restylane and 25 units Botox?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. Had 2 vials of filler and 25 units Botox on 5/4. Love my lips, pebbling in chin area gone, but after calling 5/4 and speaking with front desk (they pulled my records) about lines back between brows, heavy, half moon, eyelids again, I... Read more »
Levator Labii (gummy smile) Botox. Can it be reversed?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Levator Labii Q. My smile is nice and wide and shows no gum. But when I am doing an eyes closed kind of huge laugh, either side of my lip would peak and show a little gum. Also when I smile I find it can... Read more »
Can Botox lift an eyebrow?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can Botox lift an eyebrow? A. Botox is a injectable muscle relaxer. When properly injected, it will relax the muscles that pull the eyebrow down and allow the frontalis or forehead muscle to pull the eyebrow up. A talented injector will also be able to arch the brow as well.... Read more »
