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After 1 month, I have lumps superficially from Botox injections. Were they not injected deeply eno

Botox lumps
Jul 7, 2015

It is unlikely this is related to the botox being injected too superficially. Botox is injected as a liquid and the volume of that liquid is quickly absorbed by the body. It is not like filler, it does not hang around for many months. It is possible that you had some bruising from the trauma that is still residual. I would recommend returning to your doctor to have them evaluate it.

I had an insect bite five years ago and I kept scratching. Now it’s a black ugly bump on my leg. H

Chronic scratching
Jun 25, 2015

When you have an itchy spot that you scratch for a long period, you can develop what is called lichen simplex chronicus, or a prurigo nodule. These can create an itch/scratch cycle, because the nodules can be itchy themselves. The more you scratch, the worse it gets. Treatment for these includes steroid injections, steroid creams and tape, and freezing them with liquid nitrogen. However, the most important thing is that you stop scratching. Sometimes insect bites leave behind a…

How can I remove this keloid from my nose without it being surgically removed?

Keloid Scars
Jun 18, 2015

Usually, the first treatment for keloid scars is to inject them with cortisone. Surgical excision does carry a high rate of recurrence, so you often need to do something in addition to the excision such as aggressive injections, physical clasps, silicone gel sheets, or another preventative measure.

Should I get a refund?

Botox resistance
Jun 14, 2015

There are rare people who are resistant to Botox, and some patients develop antibodies to it after repeated treatments. In those patients, I recommend trying a different form of botulinum toxin such as Xeomin or Dysport.The placement of the Botox is also important. If a physician places it too superficial, above the muscle, it may not have as much of an effect. After 55 units, most people should see at least diminished movement, depending on how those units were distributed. I would…

How long does it take to recover from a benzoyl peroxide allergy?

Allergy relief
Jun 11, 2015

It is difficult to say exactly how long it will take for you to recover, but it could be a week before your skin feels normal again. Topical steroids applied to the skin after an allergic reaction can help speed the recovery. You can buy over the counter hydrocortisone or see a dermatologist for a prescription.

Railroad track scars on face

Laser Scar Treatments
Jun 11, 2015

Scars such as the ones you have with variation in skin texture can be treated with certain lasers that perform “resurfacing.” These lasers stimulate collagen growth and can help normalize the texture and appearance. Nothing will ever remove the scars completely, but these procedures can make significant improvement. In somebody with your skin type I would recommend something safe for darker skin such as the Fraxel laser. You need to be aware, however, that it will…

I had my lips done yesterday with Huvederm smile 0.55ml. I don’t like the way they look at the mom

Filler to Lips Swelling in the first few days
Jun 3, 2015

Lips can swell and bruise quite a bit after filler injections. Generally the swelling will go down by about 30%. It is hard to judge how they will look long term until the swelling and bruising has subsided. I recommend waiting 2 weeks before deciding if you do or do not like them. If they used Juvederm, the great thing is that they can always inject something called hyaluronidase into the area to dissolve the filler. Lip filler, by itself usually subsides after…