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Customized Botox?

asked 3 years ago by aboutface in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Steven H. Williams, MD
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I'm on my third day of my second ever Botox treatment and I still hate the results. I have fake Hollywood face again.

Does anyone have advice on how to interview cosmetic centers to find out the level of consultation they offer? I’m looking for a customized injection pattern or dosage that can minimize my problem areas without killing my face.

Each place I’ve called had vapid sounding receptionists offering to set consultation appointments for $40 to $65 but didn't hear what I was looking for.

6 answers to Customized Botox?

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Let's get clear

First, if I understand you, you had Botox injections 3 days ago. Botox doesn't work befor 3 or 4 to 7 days after injection, so I don't know what your results are due to. Secondly, every treatment is customized. Botox must be injected in selected areas to work properly. It is not like going to Luby's where you can pick and choose randomly where you want it. Please give it a chance to work. sek
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Customized Botox

Customized Botox is a must for the discerning patient. The very intricate balance of facial muscles is unique to each patient. Your doctor should consider minor asymmetries, the degrees of aging of the face, the repurcussions of each and every area injected. It is not recommended to go from doctor to doctor, since no single doctor can develop the fine touch and customization required by the discerning patient if they are seen only once. Customization only occurs as an observant physician... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Customizing Botox

Thanks for your question - Typically Botox can take 3-7 days to fully take effect. Botox injections are really always customized (or should be). Facial anatomy, depth of the wrinkles, skin tone and previous treatments are all key guides to getting a good result. In your case careful discussion with your doctor about your previous results with Botox will likely be very helpful as you have a specific amount of correction you're looking for. Find a plastic surgeon that is willing to... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Botox injections customized

For most patients, the effect of Botox starts to kick in between 3 and 7 days. It sounds like this second injection round was being used to attempt to counter the effects of your previous results that you were not happy with. Each Botox treatment is, or should be, customized to accomodate for the individuals muscle bulk, and their expression lines/wrinkles. Depending on the market where you live, physicians will charge $50 to 100 dollars for consultation. Some consultations are... more
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Customized Botox

My suggestion would be to find out how many units were injected to each site from the office of your recent injector. Most physicians are pretty careful about such documentation. Do some more research on the reputations of physician injectors in your area and once you find that individual, bring this information with you and discuss your concerns. Hopefully you will find someone who takes into account individual variation in muscle bulk, brow positioning and natural asymmetries as well... more
Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist
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All Botox should be customized

What separates Botox injectors is the ability to adjust and customize treatments. It is relatively easy to learn the injection points and place a specified amount of Botox into each area. The art of Botox is to evaluate the individual musculature and existing lines and wrinkles, and place the appropriate amount of Botox into the muscle to inhibit contracture. Each person has to be treated differently, depending on this assessment, thus customization. It also sounds like you have been... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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