Botox does not generally take effect immediately. However, it is possible that your physician mixed it with a local anesthetic which will immediately relax the muscle. Another explanation has already been given regarding swelling and distention of the injected area. Although the package insert states and most... more
Did the doctor inject too much Botox?
According to my past experience with Botox, I find that it actually freezes my frown line the moment it was injected. I can see the changes of the skin texture on the area and the muscle weakens.
Am I over sensitive? The total effect take place about 5 days. I feel that the doc might had injected too much. Thank you.
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6 answers to “Did the doctor inject too much Botox?”A: Botox does not work immediately
Botox does not work immediately. The change that you see immediately is from swelling, not the Botox. Botox generally starts working at 3 to 7 days. However, I have seen it start working after 1 day as well, but this is very unusual. As long as your final results after two weeks are nice, then there is no... more
A: Total Botox effect in 5 days is normal
Most patients take between 3-7 days after Botox treatment to see the effects. The full effect may be evident in one to two weeks. If you feel results "immediately" then it is likely due to swelling and not due to Botox. However, if the result looks good in 5 days and you are happy, then that is fine.... more
A: What you are seeing is probably from Botox swelling
Botox starts working in 1-2 weeks and continue working for 30 days. Some patients tell us they see the improvement right away. This is probably because of the swelling.
A: Too much Botox usually causes brow or eyelid drooping
Botox should start to work within a few days with full effect within a week. Since Botox is very expensive, it is not in our best interest to use any more than is needed to give the desired effect. Using more will usually allow the effect to last longer while using less will shorten the duration of the... more
A: Appropriate amount of Botox
If you are happy with the effects of Botox 2 weeks after the injections, your doctor did not inject too much. The soonest I have seen Botox begin to work is 1 day after the injection. The immediate effect of Botox injections is to cause swelling at the injected site. The swelling alone might... more
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