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How Many Botox Units for 11's or Frown Lines? 41 answers

I received 20 units of Botox yesterday. Now I think I may have been cheated, he just wanted to get his $256 and the 20 units he injected were not...


Does Botox Work on Horizontal Forehead Creases? 35 answers

I am 38 years old. I am desperate to find a non-invasive procedure to help reduce the lines going accross my forehead. I have four (two are very...

Botox Cosmetic- How Does It Work on Wrinkles? 32 answers

Really want to get rid of lines on the forehead and heard that botox cosmetic is recommended by doctors. why?

Botox: Forehead or Glabellar? 28 answers

I've been getting 28 total units for forehead lines and crow's feet (no glabellar). I don't have a big problem with the glabellar area,...

Botox Prices 26 answers

How much would be the total cost of Botox for the forehead if it is priced at 10 dollars per unit?

Botox Vs Fillers for Minor Forehead Wrinkles? 26 answers

I am 30 and have two very small wrinkles on my forehead when my face is relaxed. I'd prefer not to even have those. I've heard Botox would help but...

Is 45 Units of Botox Too Much? 25 answers

I have always gotten 10 units on my forehead. although it didnt remove every line it looked smooth when my muscle was relaxed & lasted 3 months. i...

Can Botox Be Damaged by Massage? 21 answers

I received botox in my forehead about 5 days ago for the very first time. today i was getting a manicure, and the manicurist took it upon herself to...

Does Botox Work Faster in Forehead Vs Glabella? 20 answers

Hi, I just received my first Botox treatment on Tuesday for my 11 lines (20 units) and forehead (6 units). I understand it can take up to 2 weeks to...

Which Product Do I Use for Vertical Lines? Botox or Restylane? 19 answers

I have two sort of deep vertical lines right between my eye brows. Which procedure would be better, botox or restylane. Or should one have both...

Need More Botox In Forehead After 6 Weeks, Shouldn't It Last Longer? 19 answers

I am noticing some movement back in my forehead after my first round of Botox 6 weeks ago. I was expecting a time range of more like 6 months! Should...

Botox for Forehead Lines on a 21 Year Old? 18 answers

I am 21 years old, I scrunch my forehead a lot without knowing it and have lines now. Should I get Botox on it to relive the lines a little bit. Would...

I Have a Paralized Vocal Cord - Can I Still Have a Botox Treatment? 18 answers

I was diagnosed with a right paralized vocal cord from the swine flu vaccine. I went through speech therapy and my voice is fine but the paralysis is...

One Brow Higher Than the Other After Botox 17 answers

I had 40 units of botox injected into my forehead and crows feet (and I think she said she was raising brows too). I am 9 days out and one brow is...

Drooping After Botox? 17 answers

Yesterday I had 10 units of botox done on my forehead lines only, by an experienced dermatologist. This was my first time trying botox. Today I...

Why Do I Have an Indentation in Forehead After Botox? 17 answers

I see this question was asked, but without any real answer. I, too, have an indentation occurring diagonally right above my left eyebrow all the way...

Can Botox Injections Harm my Unborn Baby? 17 answers

Hi Doctors, I am pregnant (10 weeks) and was also wondering whether I can have s/c injections of any kind in my face? Also how local agent like Botox,...

I Do Not Have Lasting Botox Results. What Are my Alternatives? 16 answers

I do not seem to have lasting effects from Botox-type injections. I do see an improvement but it typically lasts no more than a month or two, and by...

Botox for Frown Lines - How Many Units Are Normal? 15 answers

I just went to get rid of my frown lines (forehead) they gave me 46 units of Botox, which is equivalent to 2 syringes... does that sound right? ...

Does Position Matter For Botox Injection? 15 answers

I've seen it advertised to have patients lie in the Trendelenburg position while administering Botox. Supposedly the blood flowing to the face...

Botox Injected Right? 15 answers

I have injections in the muscles themselves and injection holes in the wrinkle itself. Also, he gave me 3 forhead injections for wrinkles but just put...


Will I Always Get a Droopy Eyelid when I Get Botox? Does It Continue? 15 answers

I would like to know if I will get a droopy eyelid again if I try Botox for a second time. I got my first Botox treatment on October 20 and by...

Botox - How Long Before Numbness and Drooping Wears Off? 14 answers

I have had Botox previously and they only did inbetween my eyebrows and the few lines above that area. Now, I went back and the new DR there,...

How to Prevent Wrinkles on Forehead and Between Eyebrow? 14 answers

I'm a 25 year old female and I want to get Botox as a preventive treatment for wrinkles on my forehead and in between my eyebrows. On average how...

What is the Minimum Duration Reported for Fillers and Botox? 14 answers

I have had lip injections (twice) with beautiful initial results. However within two weeks, my lips were back to their normal size with the visible...

How Soon After an Open Revision Rhinoplasty Can I Have Botox Around my Eyes and Forehead? 14 answers

I'm am now 10 weeks post op & I am wondering if it is now ok to have botox around my eyes and forehead or is it still too soon and can it...

How Tight Should I Wear my Ponytail Once Receiving Botox in the Forehead? I Wear a Ponytail Daily. 14 answers

I wear my hair pulled back and in a ponytail daily. I am interested in getting Botox in my forehead. My question is.. By pulling my hair back would...

When Should I Go for Botox Touch-up? 13 answers

I had Botox in my forehead and between my brows almost 10 days ago. I do see the lift on my eye area but not in the nasty line between my eyes (my...

Very Little Change After Botox on Forehead 13 answers

I'm 38, and 12 days ago, I had Botox on my horizontal forehead lines. I only see very little difference. Is this normal? Is it possible it will 'kick...

Is There Any Way to Attain a Calm, Serene Facial Expression? 13 answers

I have no frown lines on my forehead/eyebrow area but I have a very tense muscle just above my nose/eyebrow area which gives me a very stern, serious...

Can Botox in the Forehead Cause a Numb Feeling in the Lips? 13 answers

I had 14 injections a week ago in my forehead. Now, as it is taking effect, I'm also noticing a slight numbness in my lips - sort of like after...

I Have Crow's Feet After Receiving Botox in my Forehead. What Should I Do? 13 answers

I'm nervous to have more Botox injected, especially to my eyes since I've read much negative about it, including even more exaggerated...

How Many Botox Units for Horizontal Forehead Lines? 12 answers

I have about four forehead wrinkles that are getting deeper every day.  I call it my "washboard" forehead. How many units of Botox...

Lump Above Eyebrow After Botox in Forehead 12 answers

After having botox in upper forehead five days later I have developed a lump above my eyebrow and feel a lot of heavy pressure above my eyebrows, is...

Botox - Ten Days Later and I Feel As Though I Have Been Kicked in my Right Eye. Should I Be Worried? 12 answers

I had Botox ten days ago for crows feet and forehead lines. Now when I screw up my eyes or blink hard the right eye feels bruised but I can't see...

Why is my Forehead Region Still So Mobile After Botox Injection Post 9 Days? 12 answers

I had my first injection of Botox 9 days ago. Unfortunately I do not remember how many units were injected. He also did a few more injections along...

Why Doesnt Botox Last More Than 2 Months on Me? I Have Had It on Four Occasions with a Rep Injecting Very High Doses Same Result 12 answers

I have had botox on my forehead and in between eyes and on each occasion the botox has worn off in less than 2 months,The botox company rep cam out...

How Long After Getting Botox Can I Get More if I'm Not Seeing Much Change? 12 answers

I have deep forehead creases and I got my first botox treatment (12 units) about 7 days ago. I am noticing a slight change but not much. How long...

Is This a Normal Look After Botox? 11 answers

I had botox the 1st of september on my forehead and around my eyes. When im seroius it looks nice because my eyes used to have a sad look before and...

Where Exactly is Botox Injected in Order to Create a Browlift? 11 answers

I thought it was somewhere above the brow, but I read recently that it's in the crow's feet area.

Had Botox Injections for Forehead and Under Eyebrow, Why am I More Droopy then Before? 11 answers

Eyelids are laying on my eyelashes after two different injections to fix major frowning. Should I go back for more?

Why Doesn't Botox Work on my Crows Lines? 10 answers

I have had five atempts at botox for the crows lines around my eyes, my brow and a very distinct lateral line above my nose (forehead area) but it...

After Botox, when Can I Touch the Treated Area? 10 answers

I have had botox injected into my brow. When can I actually continue excercise, or even touch my brow to cleanse, use cosmetics, etc.? Looking at...

Botox to Raise Lateral Brow After Endoscopic Brow Lift? 10 answers

I have had an endoscopic Brow lift. The lateral has fallen, frown lines are becoming more obvious. I had three different muscle groups incised with...

Post-Botox Bumps and Swelling... Getting Worse and Spreading 10 answers

I had botox done on my forehead, she did the injections high along my hairline, very unusual, and my forehead felt a little strange. 2 weeks later on...

Botox for 11 Lines Without Irritating Sensitive Eyes? 10 answers

I understand that Botox works very well for 11 lines. How well would it work for the line across the bridge of my nose without affecting my very...

Is It Normal for the Forehead to Bulge Slightly After Botox Treatment, or is This Residual Swelling? (Photos) 10 answers

Had 1st injections Wed.: 20 units in Glabulla, 12 in forehead. Thurs. morning had throbbing pain + swollen to the point of disfigurin. It's now...

Can I Have Botox a Couple of Weeks Before Fraxel? 10 answers

Can I have botox injected on my face (mainly forehead) before a Fraxel treatment or should I wait and have it done afterwards ? Thanks.


Can Anyone Tell Me Why 12 Units of Botox in my Frontalis Takes Effect Within 20 Minutes? 10 answers

I have had botox in my frontalis muscles 3x. Approximately 20 minutes after each time, my frontalis muscles are paralyzed. The prescribing information...

Bump on Forehead from Botox 10 answers

I got botox on my forehead (third time) but on the last occasion i seem to have developed a bump. It has been nearly 5 months since the treatment and...

Why Does Botox Make Forehead Look Shiny? 9 answers

I notice shiny foreheads in Botox users.

Botox and Filler While on Antibiotic Medications? 9 answers

I am getting Botox and filler between my brow ("11" lines) in two days. I am on a strong antiobiotic (Metronidazole and also...

Estimated Cost of Botox for Underarms and Forehead? 9 answers

My doctor is charging me $1,900 to get my forehead and my underarms Botoxed. I want to get both the frown lines and the sweating off of my forehead,...

Have to Blend Forehead Botox Treatment with Glabella Treatment? 9 answers

Must you blend forhead botox treatment w/ glabella "frown lines" treatment ? I was thinking of only getting my forhead treated this time...

Botox Before or After Losing Weight? 9 answers

Hi, I am 41 years old and am interested in getting Botox on my forehead and around my eyes. However, I need to loose about 14lbs to get myself back in...

Why Didn't Botox Work for my 11's? 9 answers

My last Botox Session (3rd session in six weeks) did actually help my forehead and brows, although I can still lift my brows slightly, but I can still...

Are Botox touch-ups not good for me? 9 answers

My doc charges by area. I had my forehead treated and 10 days later I still have wrinkles in the upper part. I called the doc about touch ups. He said...

Can I get just the lines in the forehead done only, as just one treatment? 9 answers

I wanted lines in my forehead treated. The doc asked about the 11's between my eyes. I have never had botox and I wanted to just try it,that only...

Will a Motorcycle Helmet Affect Botox Results? 9 answers

I had botox about 2-3 weeks ago for forehead lines/glabella area and am curious if wearing a full face motorcycle helmet that is fairly tight across...

Is It Save to Use Botox to Correct 'Lion's Wrinkle' 5 Months After Nose Surgery? 9 answers

I had a nose surgery 5 months ago, and although it looks great already it is still healing. I soon would like to take care of the 'lion's...

Preventing Forehead Drooping from Botox? 8 answers

I was told that if I get Botox in my forehead, I should also get it in the area between my eyes to prevent drooping of the forehead. Is this true?

How Do You Measure the Unit of Botox? Can It Be Diluted So Derma Can Charge More? 8 answers

Derma 1 injects total of 44 units for around eyes,bunny lines,forehead.This lasted for 6 mos around eyes and bunny lines & even 8-9 mos on the...

Can the Medial Brow Be Lowered with Botox, or Minimal Surgery? 8 answers

3 yrs ago I had a endo brow lift, and upper bleph. I have hated the shape of my brows since then, the medial area of the brow is slightly higher than...

Botox for Migraines: Creating More Intense Headaches Than Before 8 answers

I just had about 200 units of Botox administered for chronic tension headaches. This was performed by a neurologist in Atlanta, GA. The injections...

I Had Botox 3 Days Ago in my Forehead and Now I Have Horrible Pain. Normal? 8 answers

I feel like I was hit in the head with a brick. I called the doctor and her assistant picked up and said the pain should go away in 3-4 days. Why is...

Risk of Botox Migration in Face 7 answers

I recently had upper eyelid surgery that included the use of Botox in my forehead. At the same time I had Radiesse injected in nasal folds. Five days...

Botox or Laser on Deep, Vertical Forehead Creases? 7 answers

I have deep creases going down my forehead on both sides, and look like two horns. Can I get rid of it with Botox or Laser?

Alternative for Someone Allergic to Botox? 7 answers

I am terribly allergic to Botox and have deep furrows in my forehead. What can I do? I have tried Botox 5+ times each with a different doctor so I am...

Numbness Normal After Botox? 7 answers

I got Botox in my forehead, between and under my eyes. This was my first time. This is my second day and my cheek and lip feel numb. Is this normal?!

Forehead Drop After Botox? 7 answers

So I had a minor eyebrow/forehead drop after some injections of Botox in my forehead about a week ago.. My forehead is extremely relaxed (unable to...

I Had Botox About 11 Days Ago. I Can Still Furrow my Brow. Is This Normal? 7 answers

I paid 750 for botox between my eyes (11's) and for my crow's feet. I see some improvement but my brow still appears furrowed. I'm only 34...

Strange Scalp Muscle Sensation on Top of my Head Following Botox Injections in my Forehead. 7 answers

I had Botox 3 days ago (about 32cc?) to provide forehead lift. I'm having the opposite: forehead droop in the area over my eyes giving me a tired...

Why Did my Botox Only Last Two Months in Forehead? 7 answers

I had my second Botox treatment about 2 and 1/2 months ago in my forehead and crows feet. I can now move my forehead again completely. Isn't it...

At What Point Should I Stop Botox? Seems to Be Doing More Harm Than Good at This Point. 7 answers

I use Botox to lift my brows. I have usually been satisfied with results. However, in July, I had a disastrous experience which resulted in a heavier...

Thermage 2 Days After Botox 7 answers

I had my thermage done 2 days after botox injection for forehead lines and Crow's fleet? Will it cause any migration of botox and ncrease the risk...

Waiting Period for Botox or Restylane After Rhinoplasty? 6 answers

I am considering using Botox for my forehead and crows feet and Juvederm or Restylane for my nasolabials folds, but I had a Rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago. ...

Muscle Spasms and Regained Movement 4 Weeks After Botox 6 answers

I had Botox 4 weeks ago and have regainned alot of movement in my forehead. Today i have had a lot of muslce spasms in my forhead which are squeezing...

Puffy Eye After Botox Lasts for How Long? 6 answers

Hi, I am a first time botox user from Ireland. I had some injected for frown and horizontal forehead lines. I am happy with the smoothing effect...

Was There Something Wrong with the Botox? 6 answers

First round of Botox in my jaw (Masseters) lasted a good 4 months without movement, and my forehead/crows feet was still so good after 6 months that I...

3 Months and Still Have Droopy Eyelids Following Injections To Forehead and Crows Feet. What To Do? 6 answers

Hi , I got botox injected right above the eyebrow, forehead and crows feet im 28 i got 30 units !my dr said it will go away after 1 months, its been...

Permanent Frown Lines Solution? 5 answers

My sister said that permanent forehead lines need more than just Botox. i would need restaylane or juvaderm at the same time. that seems really...

Dry Eyes and Headaches After Botox? 5 answers

I'm considering having Botox done on my crow's feet, and three deep lines that I have on my forehead (due to an ache treatment), which are present...

Cheek and Forehead Tingling After Brow Line Botox 5 answers

I live in Korea and went to have Botox for my brow line. The doctor did not advice or told me after procedure care, so I massaged it 9 hours after the...

Botox for Static Wrinkles on the Forehead? 5 answers

I have static wrinkles on either side of my forehead. I usually have to raise my eyebrows because I do suffer from drooping eyelids. Should I get...

How to Know if Agreed Botox Units Are All Applied? 5 answers

I got 50 units of Botox for the forehead, crows feet, and eyes: 10 each eye, 20 frown line, and 10 forehead. My face only has just lines; not wrinkles...

Solution for One Droopy Eye and One Normal Eye? 5 answers

Had Botox done 5 d ago by my IM doc. 4 injections in b/t my eyes for a minor wrinkles. I had one noticable wrinkle on the forehead but he said I had...

Botox Injections - Experiencing Tightness in Forehead 5 answers

I had botox injections (I think 8) on my forehead approx 11 days ago and I just recently started experiencing extreme tightness in my forehead. It is...

Forehead Froze After Massaging Botox, is This a Common Side Effect? 5 answers

I inadvertantly pressed the center of my forehead after nearly 5 1/2 weeks since botox injection. My face froze into a frown, even felt it down my...

Why Do I Have Permanent Tiny Bumps at the Injection Sites for Botox? 5 answers

I have been going to the same nurse 4 about 4 years now. I noticed that I had tiny bumps on my forehead abut 2 years ago but never connected it to the...

Botox Muscle Spasms 5 answers

This is week 4 of my first time Botox in my forehead.This week i have had muscle spasms in my forehead and my whole forehead actually scrunches...

Botox Created Forehead Horizontal Line? 5 answers

I had botox on Thursday (my very first time) and it's now Tuesday. I noticed a horizontal line on my forehead, above the right eyebrow) which was not...

Did I Get Enough Botox? 5 answers

I only had eight "sticks" between the forehead and the eyebrows. After reading the articles hear, it doesn't sound like I had nearly...

Quick-acting Botox? 5 answers

How come my botox has taken affect on my forehead first after only one day?

I Got Botox in my Forehead 12 Mths Ago and Developed Two Lumps Within 4-5 Days. I Still Have the Lumps. Will They Disappear? 5 answers

One of the lumps is a 'V' shape above my right eyebrow and the other lump is circular and 4cm in diameter located above my left eyebrow. I...

How Long Should It Take for 2 Units of Botox Injected into my Forehead to Fade? 5 answers

I've been receiving Botox injections over the past 2 years for synkinesis due to a case of Bell's Palsy in 2000. The injections have always...

My Forehead Felt Too Tight and my Eyebrows Became Pointy After Botox, Why? 4 answers

I'm 27 yrs-old. I enjoy Botox benefits: reduced headaches, smooth skin & pores seem smaller. BUT after 3rd procedure (over a course of ~2 yr...

Strange Sensations in my Forehead Caused by Botox? 4 answers

I had Botox injections in my forehead (as well as a few other places) about a month ago. Just this past week I have been experiencing a strange...

Botox Only Lasted Less Than 2 Months? 4 answers

Why has my botox only lasted less than 2 months? Is this normal for some people?

Will Botox Help with Tightness in Forehead after Temporal Lobectomy? 4 answers

Had a craniotomy (temporal lobectomy for refractory epilepsy and a brain tumor) over 3.5 years ago, and have had terrible tightness/squeezing across...

Botox for Occular Neuralgia and Forehead Lines? 4 answers

They were successfully treated with Botox. I did also notice after that my foehead looks looser and has more thin lines. The line where the injections...

Botox for Medium Forehead Lines Left Me with Dropped Forehead! 4 answers

I had not-deep horizontal lines. The Botox left me with dropped forehead, greatly narrowing my eyes and covering lids. Post visit MD said I...

Blocked Nostril After Botox 4 answers

I have had botox injections between the eyebrows and have developed a serious problemI have had botox injections between the eyebrows and have...

Just After Botox, How Do I Do The Mimic Movements? (photo) 4 answers

I just injected botox today on my forehead, between my eyebrows,and eye area! and my doctor asks me i should do '' mimik movements ''...

Drooping Left Eyebrow After 10 Units of Botox to Forehead - How Should I Proceed? (photo) 4 answers

Two weeks ago, I had 10 units of Botox injected to my forehead and 5 units beside my eyes for crows feet. This was my 3rd time getting Botox, but 1st...

1 Week After Botox to Forehead and Frown Lines my Brows Have Started to Droop, Is this Likely to Get Worse? 4 answers

It is 6 days since i had botox on my forehead a nd between brows,under my brows appear swollen a bit and drooped a small bit,is this likely to get...

Sore Neck After 90 Units of Botox? Am I Just Anxious? 4 answers

I had 90 units of botox in my forehead, between eyes and crows feet 4 days ago. the following day I got very nervous about doing this and not seeing...

Is Azzalure Better Than Botox? 3 answers

On Fox today there's an announcement that Botox has a new competitor in Britain called "Azzalure"....it sounds like it's Botox (botulinum)....

Strange Painful Tingling After Botox on Forehead 3 answers

After having Botox injected in my forehead, I have a strange painful sensation in my skin for one week following the injections. It's not bruised or...

Muscle Spasms After Botox Between Brows 3 answers

I am 42 and had Botox injections 6 weeks ago to address the beginnings of "11" lines between my brows. The doctor injected 18 points in the...

Bump and Pressure on Forehead After Botox? 3 answers

I got Botox for the first time about a month and a half ago. I've recently noticed that if I apply too much pressure to my forehead (resting my hand...

Sharp Pain After Botox on Forehead 3 answers

I got botox on Monday of this week high on the forehead and noticed a sharp sensation at the top of my head when the doctor injected it in my forehead...

Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis from Botox. What Can I Do to Fix the Problem? 3 answers

I had botox injected into my forhead about 2 weeks ago and now it seems that my right eyelid is not opening up as wide as my left. At first I was...

Prominent Forehead Vein Appeared One Week After Botox 3 answers

I have been receiving botox regularly for the past three years. This time, exactly a week after injection to the glabella area, I developed a...

Will Facial Exercise and Lethicin Lessen the Effects of Post-Botox Brow Droop? 3 answers

Botox on tues at 530 pm. By the next AM, BAD headaches, by Sat night, what looks like the beginning of eyelid droop and a low eyebrow more on the left...

Will Botox Help with TMJ Pain and Range of Motion? 3 answers

I am considering Botox for my forehead, and hoping it will help with headaches. Will it allso help with TMJ?

Botox After Brow Lift? 3 answers

Is it unusual to need Botox one year after a Brow Lift?

Botox in Forehead Dropped my Eyebrows Instead of Lifting 3 answers

I have had botox twice in my forehead, both times with the same results; it drops my eyebrows so much that my eyelids droop and the whole look of my...

More Eye Drops for Droopy Eyelid After Botox? 2 answers

I recently had Botox injections in forehead, between the brows, crows feet, and above the right brow for symmetry. I now have a horrible droopy eyelid...

Irreversible Brain Damage from Botox? 2 answers

I've read an article stating "Botox May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage." What is your take on this article? Any idea who did this study? I...

Is There a Way to Reverse Botox Effects? 2 answers

I had Botox done over 6 months ago in my forehead. The Botox is still very present in my forehead--I can feel it in there all the time, and it is like...

Botox Left Strange Dents in Forehead and Temple Area 2 answers

Had 2 seperate botox treatment from an 'asthetic specialist' that has done botox treatments for over 15 years. I looked great till the botox...

Radiesse, Perlane, and Botox Won't Work 2 answers

I had 2 Radiesse and 2 Perlane treatments three weeks apart. I paid total of $1800. I still have marked nasolabial folds, one longer than the other....

Involuntary Spasms After Botox? 2 answers

I'm having involuntary brow spasms 6 weeks after Botox injections for the "11" lines between my eyebrows. The dr. injected 18 units in a...

Botox Alternative for Forehead Line? 2 answers

I have a small forehead and deepset eyes. I have a very prominent and deep line on my forehead and would like to make it disappear. But I am...

Getting Botox Too Young? 2 answers

I heard that if you start doing Botox too young, in the long run you could end up with a forehead that is messed up (droops down, sags down?)....

Tightness, Heavy Head 24 Hours After Botox 2 answers

My Head is Starting to Feel Tight and Heavy 24hours After Botox to Forehead and Frown Line. What's happening?
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