Re: botox

[Guest guest]

I'm just wondering if Botox injections to fix facial wrinkles are

advisable and safe with EDS.

Anybody know about using Botox or collagen injections with EDS or if

this might be contraindicated? Thanks for any help.

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If I recall from the last time I checked on it, it runs about $500 a

shot. If for strictly cosmetic reasons, it probably (most likely)

will not be covered by insurance. It works by deadening the nerves

and is strictly temporary. It needs to be be done about every 3-4

months. If you don't keep doing it, you lose all the " gain. " In

other words, it is not a " get one shot and be done with it "

situation. You are looking at it on and on, over and over again.

I would personally go for a combination of specific acupressure

points combined with lymphatic drainage. The combination improves

circulation and removes toxins. With improved circulation, the

wrinkles tend to " fill in " naturally. No, it is not some instant,

miracle fix, but it can help. It is also a natural approach and

something you can be taught to do on and for yourself.

[Guest guest]

WEll you have certainly given me lots to think about. I dont think

of any of that stuff out there as a quick long lasting fix. And I

cannot help but wonder if this stuff is compatable with EDS. Since

our collagen is already too lax, can they really toughen it up for

us? Lots of confusion for me. I think I will make one more doc

appointment....with the guy who would do the procedures, and see what

he says AND, most importantly IF he knows ANYTHING about these

issues. If the whole point to all this is to boost collagen, can

that really be done in an EDS person? Lots of questions.

Anyhow, I sure appreciate your thoughts on it. At least I know I am

not alone in questioning its appropriateness in our situations.

Thanks again. I'll try to let you know what the doc says.

Byrd

> With so many things for us to worry about, I know it seems silly to

> be asking about botox. But my doctor has mentioned it to me, with

a

> referral to a cosmetic surgeon.

>

> I'm just wondering if Botox injections to fix facial wrinkles are

> advisable and safe with EDS. I am getting some pretty bad stuff

> around my eyes. My dermatologist says that because of EDS, I am

> probably going to have substantial troubles in this area. Most MDs

I

> have seen, seem to be so uninformed about EDS. I think I'd like to

> hear from someone who has experience with this.

>

> Anybody know about using Botox or collagen injections with EDS or

if

> this might be contraindicated? Thanks for any help.

>

> byrd