Muscle Spasms and Regained Movement 4 Weeks After Botox

asked 1 year ago by crazyangel in UK
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: forehead, muscle, spasms

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 together and i have to massage it firmly to release it. Is this normal or should i return to my practioner for more?

6 answers to Muscle Spasms and Regained Movement 4 Weeks After Botox

Botulinum Toxin (Dysport and Botox) and return of the forehead wrinkles or creases

You may require more but it is more likely that you are compensating wtih other muscles that were outside the treatment area.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Unsatisfactory Short Botox Duration

Botox SHOULD last 3 to 4 months in most people. When I am told by patients that : "Botox does not work on me", or "Botox only last 2 months" I KNOW that their previous injector was one or all of the following: - used diluted Botox - used old, outdated ineffective Botox - used poorly mixed Botox - used Fake or gray market Botox - was poorly trained or an inexperienced injector To learn EVERYTHING you need to know about BOTOX and BAD BOTOX,... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Mov't after 4 weeks

Definitely check with your practitioner or find a different injector for future treatments. Neurotoxin should last about 3 months. Spasms can occur but are not the norm. Experience and knowledge of the facial anatomy are important factors when it comes to good treatments and outcomes. If you have doubt on either counts, look elsewhere for your next cosmetic treatment.

Lee Robinson, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Muscle action returning after Botox or Dysport

Usually muscle activity does not return as quickly as one month. Initially the physician might choose to use what appears to be a reasonable number of units for your anatomy but learn that your stronger muscles need more units, and often there is a cost for this additional treatment, and should not be done too soon as the Botox or Dysport could take a couple of weeks to reach peak effect. You should return to your physician to see if you need more units. I am not aware of patients of... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Ususuall side effects after botox injection

This is a bit unusual. it may or may not be related. Please consider having injection by an experienced plastic surgeon or Dermatologist. Good Luck

Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.DrSajjadian.com

Botox Muscle Spasms

Hi, You previously asked about your uneven Juvederm and how you doubted the experience and skill of your nurse injector. What do you think the answer to your question is? I would recommend finding a skilled and experienced physician injector. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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