The Ultimate Guide to radiesse

The Ultimate Guide to radiesse

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Additional general adult spasticity dosing information is also applicable to pediatric spasticity patients.

The injection needle should be filled (primed) with approximately 1 mL of reconstituted BOTOX prior to the start of injections (depending on the needle length) to remove any air.

Depending on patient symptoms, institute catheterization if PVR urine volume exceeds 200 mL and continue until PVR falls below 200 mL. Instruct patients to contact their physician if they experience difficulty in voiding as catheterization may be required.

Subsequent injections should not be administered until the effects of the previous dose have dissipated as evidenced by substantial function in the injected and adjacent muscles.

Botox must be injected by a licensed provider and the effects generally wear off within 2 to 4 months. Side effects are rare, but strenuous activity should be avoided immediately after each appointment.

Injection in the back of the hand may result in temporary difficulty performing activities. RADIESSE® may cause nodules, bumps or lumps in the back of the hand and can last up to 1 year.

After the injections are given, the saline used for bladder wall visualization should be drained. The patient should be observed for at least 30 minutes post-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.

Physicians administering BOTOX must understand the relevant neuromuscular and structural anatomy of the area involved and any alterations to the anatomy due to prior surgical procedures and disease, especially when injecting near the lungs.

Detrusor Overactivity associated with a Neurologic Condition An intravesical instillation of diluted local anesthetic with or without sedation, or general anesthesia may be used prior to injection, per local sitio practice.

Previous Botox History: If you've had Botox before, your injector will consider how you responded to previous 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.

Note: While serious complications are rare at recommended doses, any concerning symptoms should be reported to healthcare providers immediately.

Urinary retention: Post-void residual urine volume should be monitored in patients treated for OAB or adult detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition who do not catheterize routinely, particularly patients with multiple sclerosis or diabetes mellitus. (5.13)

Vigorous blinking from Botox injection of the orbicularis muscle can lead to an epithelial defect and corneal ulceration. Consider protective drops, ointment, soft contact lenses, closure of the botox eye by patching or other means.