Use of RADIESSE® in the dorsum of the hand may result in significant swelling of the dorsum of the hand.
Botox is used in adults to prevent chronic migraine headaches or migraine attacks that occur on 15 or more days per month and that last for at least 4 hours.
There have been postmarketing reports of serious breathing difficulties, including respiratory failure.
The price of Botox is typically calculated based on the number of units of Botox needed, but some providers may offer a flat rate for specific areas.
For some, it can take up to 30 days to see the full effects after getting Botox Cosmetic injections. Many injectors schedule follow-up appointments within the first few weeks to evaluate the results.
Cervical Dystonia: Base dosing on the patient’s head and neck position, localization of pain, muscle hypertrophy, patient response, and adverse event history; use lower initial dose in botulinum toxin naïve patients.
Overactive Bladder An intravesical instillation of diluted local anesthetic with or without sedation may be used prior to injection, per local sitio practice. If a local anesthetic instillation is performed, the bladder should be drained and irrigated with sterile saline before injection.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you will experience bruising or bleeding at the injection sitio.
Botox may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of receiving the injection. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Subsequent doses for patients experiencing incomplete paralysis of the target muscle may be increased up to two-fold compared to the previously administered dose.
Previous Botox History: If you've had Botox before, your injector will consider how you responded to previous sculptra treatments. Did the standard dose work well? Did it wear off quickly? Did you need a touch-up? This history helps refine the dosage for subsequent sessions.
If patient’s body weight is greater than or equal to 34 kg, the recommended dosage is 200 Units of BOTOX per treatment administered as an intradetrusor injection after dilution:
To prepare the eye for BOTOX injection, it is recommended that several drops of a local anesthetic and an ocular decongestant be given several minutes prior to injection.
Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you will experience bruising or bleeding at the injection site.