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How Many Botox Injections for 20 Units?
The nurse told me she had given me 20 units, but she only gave me 4 Botox injections. Is that normal?
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Does Position Matter For Botox Injection?
I've seen it advertised to have patients lie in the Trendelenburg position while administering Botox. Supposedly the blood flowing to the face...
16 doctor answers
Extremely Painful Botox Injections
I had my first ever botox injections yesterday and the injections were extremely painful! Is this normal? I read in different fora that they are not...
12 doctor answers | 3 community comments
Should Botox Be Administered While You Are Lying Down or Sitting Upright?
I've had 2 different doctors administer Botox. One indicates it is not acceptable to give the injections to a patient that is lying down. The...
21 doctor answers
Is Botox for the eyelid a good or bad idea?
How Often Does a Drooping Eyelid Occur from a Botox Injection?
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Can Botox in the Masseter Be Permanent and How Is This Muscle Different Than Others?
I had a botox injection into my masseter muscle a week ago, I heard that usually one only needs 2 botox injections to achieve a permanent dystrophy...
9 doctor answers
Is it Normal for a Doctor to Inject Me Once on Each Side for Crows Feet?
This new doctor did one tiny poke on each side!? In the past, I've had little injections near all the lines (5 or 6 on each side)? Did I go to the...
21 doctor answers
Average Number of Injections for Botox in Thin Lips?
Is there a way to get Botox injections in my lips without having such oversized lips that it's obvious I've had injections? I have very thin...
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Risks of using Botox for bands vs. necklift?
What risks are associated with a botox treatment for neckbands as opposed to other options? How often are the muscles affected for movement of the...
6 doctor answers
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