botox results

[samina]

I have recently had botox to try to help my servere flushing, it has been 5 days now and i have not noticed any improvement,. is this normal? How long does it normally take to start to see results? With each day and no improvement, I feel maybe this isnt going to be the answer to my prayers and I am devasted! This xmas marks 3 years of hell.

[drsoldo]

Disclosure
This information does not constitute medical advice. Any individual who believes they are suffering from any medical condition, including, but not limited to rosacea, should seek treatment from a licensed medical physician who is qualified to diagnose and treat the particular condition. Nicholas Soldo, M. D.

Botox is only an adjunct to many ways to address flushing---Most commonly used are IPL, clonidine in low doses, oracea and topicals such as metrogel etc to name a few=--botox does not reach peak effect for at least 2 weeks and sometimes even longer--if not effective by then a larger dose may need to be used--botox is not foolproof however and is not always totally effective---N Soldo,MD

[Lisamouries]

Thank you again for your thorough answer on this. I think I speak for all in appreciating your input.
Warm regards.
Lisa M.