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Love Your Look: Botox for Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)
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Botox is recognized all over the world for its ability to combat wrinkles and help women and men look more refreshed and youthful. But did you know that Botox has been used since the 1970’s to treat strabismus, also known as crossed eyes?
Keep reading to learn how the treatment modifies the position of the eyes and exactly what patients can expect should they decide to undergo treatment for crossed eyes with Botox in Reston, VA.
WHAT IS BOTOX FOR STRABISMUS?
Botox in Reston, VA, is FDA-approved to treat a number of medical conditions, including strabismus – often referred to as crossed eyes.
In fact, the neurotoxin can correct the position of the eyes by blocking nerve signals and temporarily inhibiting contraction of targeted eye muscles.
IS IT SAFE TO INJECT BOTOX INTO THE EYES?
Botox in Reston, VA, for strabismus requires an extremely skilled injector with extensive experience, such as Dr. Rostami or Dr. Naz.
That being said, in the hands of a qualified provider, Botox can safely be injected into the extra-ocular muscles, using an electromyogram.
Prior to the procedure, anesthetic drops are used to numb the eyes, and patients should also be given an ocular decongestant.
Next, a needle is carefully inserted into the eye muscle with the guidance of electricity activity.
More specifically, the patient is asked to move his or her eye, and the electromyogram picks up a signal from the contracting eye muscle to ensure proper placement of the needle
Finally, a small dose of Botox Cosmetic (typically .05 mL to .15 mL per muscle) is injected, and the needle is removed after 30 seconds to prevent spread into surrounding tissue.
HOW SOON CAN PATIENTS SEE RESULTS?
After undergoing treatment for crossed eyes with Botox in Reston, VA, patients will begin to note reduced movement of eyes within 24-48 hours.
However, it can take up to 2 weeks to see full effects and change in eye position.
A follow-up appointment is recommended 7-14 days after the initial injection to assess treatment efficacy and the need for subsequent injections.
Once targeted eye muscles are adequately paralyzed, treatment benefits typically last 3-4 months.
If you are considering treatment for crossed eyes with Botox in Reston, VA, please contact our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Rostami or Dr. Naz.
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