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How to Fix Botox Complications?

asked 2 years ago by in korea in korea
Latest answer by John Philip Connors III, MD
Question viewed 844 times
Tags: complication, side effects

I had Botox about 3 days ago in Korea the doc did not gave me any aftercare instruction. Well I should had educated me self more because after about 9 hours later I had a facial massage!

Tthe next day, I felt the effect of the shot. I could not frown, but now at day 3, I am worried I have a tinggling sensation on my upper cheek and to the side of my jaw. Will I  continue to be paralyzed? I am a little dizzy and have a headache. I am so afraid. Any help, please?

3 answers to How to Fix Botox Complications?

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Botox

Difficult to give you a definitive answer not knowing exactly what was injected. Assuming you did receive Botox (Allergan), was it the first time you received a botulinum treatment? Results vary with amounts used or dose, injector proficiency and location. Larger doses with higher volumes can migrate. I usually have patients excercise the muscles injected for at least 2 hours post-injection to increase efficiency of up take and have them refrain from excercise or massage for the rest of the... more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Botunlinum toxin complications

I would discuss this with the surgeon who injected you. It is not not uncommon for it to take two weeks for the results to settle. However, there are many other possible complications which could be explaining your symptoms and your doctor should be made aware of this
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Complication from Botox

Provided you received the real product, you have nothing to fear in the long term. Occasionally, Botox will migrate and influence the function of a muscle that was not intended. The effect of Botox wears off over time. It might be a source of embarrassment, but not danger.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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