Fremont, CA
A 36-year-old male asked:
Please share some do's and don'ts when it comes to facelifts and botox.
38 doctor answers • 51 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Sheltonanswered
Dermatology 39 years experience
Miminimize: Minimize the development of frown lines before they become deep with botox, Dysport or xeomin (incobotulinumtoxin a).
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Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
Botox: Botox is only a short term fix for wrinkles.
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Dr. Carmen Kavalianswered
Plastic Surgery 27 years experience
Botox: Botox is a simple way to fend off deep lines in the forehead and around the eyes.
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Botox: Botox will ease lines caused by movement whereas fillers will soften contour depressions.
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Dr. Jeffrey Hickanswered
Dermatology 15 years experience
When: When botox/dysport wears out, you will not look worse than before you started.
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Dr. Jeffrey Hickanswered
Dermatology 15 years experience
Do: Do not get botox/dysport if you have a history of a neuromuscular disorder.
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Dr. Jeffrey Hickanswered
Dermatology 15 years experience
You: You should not have Botox injected if you are pregnant, nursing, or planning on getting pregnant.
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Dr. Ronald Sheltonanswered
Dermatology 39 years experience
Familial: Familial patterns of frown creases can be reduced by having botulinum toxin (botox tm) treatment.
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Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Don't: Don't go to "just anyone" to have it done. You need a skilled professional that takes care of problems, if occur.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Don't: Don't overdo either! just enough to look fresh and natural!
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Follow: Follow surgeon's pre/post op directions. Avoid aspirin/thinners/ tobacco. Have realistic expectation.
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Dr. Norman Pastorekanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 59 years experience
Don't: Don't expect to stop the aging process. Do set a goal for a youthful appearance for years.
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Dr. David Sherrisanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Cosmetic: Cosmetic procedures are elective. If you are interested see a facial plastic surgeon.
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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience
DO: Do realize there are failures & disasters. Be sure you make a knowledgeable decision before you jump into it.
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Dr. Jeffrey Hickanswered
Dermatology 15 years experience
Botox: Botox is not commonly used around the mouth. Dermal fillers are best suited for this area.
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Dr. Corey Maasanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 37 years experience
Choose: Choose a surgeon that has been the primary surgeon on 500 or more facelifts true for all procedures.
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Dr. Vikram Patelanswered
Pain Management 39 years experience
If: If you love your expressive face, think twice about botox!
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Dr. Coyle Connollyanswered
Dermatology 31 years experience
Ask: Ask your doctor what specific skin concerns exist, so that a cost-effective plan may be utilized.
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Dr. William Culvineranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
Do: Do the face lift first, then do Botox to quiet residual lines
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Dr. Barbara Lavianswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
If: If unhappiness with your appearance is psychological, Botox may not help. Consider psychotherapy 1st.
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Dr. Tracy Lovellanswered
Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience
Talk: Talk with primary 1st before getting Botox to make sure that there are no contraindications.
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Dr. Randy Stevensanswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Do: Do seek a qualified physician. Don't get too much or your face will droop.
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Dr. Thomas Wrightanswered
Phlebology 31 years experience
Don't: Don't feel weird about cosmetic procedures. Some things you do caused wrinkles; some remove them.
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Dr. Harold Peltananswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Don't: Don't overdo it! it is much easier to add more if you don't get the full effect you desire.
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Do: Make sure your injector is experienced and artful. Don't always expect the injector to be the dr.
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Dr. Thomas Wrightanswered
Phlebology 31 years experience
Don't: Don't press on your Botox injection sites after treatment. Let the treatment do its work.
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Dr. Minas Constantinidesanswered
Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
DO: Do take arnica pills for 2 days before facial plastic surgery & for 1 week after to lessen bruising.
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Dr. Zahid Niazianswered
Cosmetic Surgery 41 years experience
Botox: Botox paralyzes, filler volumizes, facelift rejuvenizes. All are physical energizers.
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Dr. Zahid Niazianswered
Cosmetic Surgery 41 years experience
Botox: It's a Botox myth that: injecting more will make the result better.
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Dr. James Cullingtonanswered
Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Facelifts: Myths: facelifts remove all your wrinkles, and Botox always works.
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Dr. Ally-Khan Somanianswered
Dermatology 21 years experience
I: I would avoid vigorous massages in any area that has had Botox teatment for at least the first 2 wks.
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Dr. Clarence Lyonsanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Ignore: I do not recommend Botox below the level of the chin, on the neck.
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Dr. Lisa Hogananswered
General Surgery 37 years experience
Ignore: Neuromodulators like Botox are safe and predictable with repeatable results that are seen quickly!
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Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
Ignore: Be careful with your goals and expectations.
Evaluate risk, cost, benefit.
Don't rush.
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Dr. Vicki Levineanswered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Ignore: You should discuss with your plastic surgeon or dermatologist what you hope to gain from either proc.
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Dr. Andrew Killgoreanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 18 years experience
Ignore: Limit touching and applying pressure on don't press on Botox sites after injections.
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Dr. David Sherrisanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Ignore: Make sure you are emotionally prepared and happy before undergoing any cosmetic facial surgery!
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Dr. Christopher Schmidtanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 20 years experience
Ignore: Botox helps wrinkles that worsen/deepen with movement, facelifts remove excessive skin. btx nonsurg.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Please share a myth about facelifts and botox.
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Dr. Daniela Torresanswered
Specializes in Medicina General
Ignore: Botox looses its ability 6 months after treatment.
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