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Ask a QuestionIs my Disfigured Face a "Common" Botox Occurrence? Or the Result of an Inexperienced Injector? (photo)
I had recieved botox for over 2 years and LOVED the results. I recently went to a new injector (a 26 year old LPN) and had 21 units of botox injected. I STRESSED that I wanted no more than 15 units. My results are horrific. I am now being told by the injector that my results a "common" botox side effect and have NOTHING to do with techinique or over use. Please look at my before/after pictures and give an opinion. I will never use botox again if this is "common" rather than from inexperience.
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anonymous104
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This is not a fault of the Botox, but of your injector!
21 units would occur if 0.7cc of 2.5units per 0.1cc dilution was used. This is a "standard" dilution and dose, but your photo does NOT look like either a standard dose or a standard injection pattern result!
If this is a "common" effect that your LPN injector sees, then she should be banned from performing any further injections. BTW, only physicians, PAs (physician's assistants), and RNs are legally allowed to perform injections in most if not all states.
I suspect that you received...
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Inexperience or a "common" occurence from Botox
I have never, ever seen a photo like this from a neurotoxin like Botox or Dysport. I would absolutely disagree that this is common. I have injected Botox for over 20 years and taught many people how to inject. This is absolutely NOT common. This is a result of a poor injector, poor experience, and an incorrect product placement. 21 units is a strange amount as well, but I tend to use about 25 units to treat the glabella area on most people so it's not too many units either. Also, the...
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Botox problem
The after photo is a bit hard to figure out, but it appears that you have not only a severe bruise but also really lowered brows. I would disagree that this is a common side effect of Botox. I have never seen anything like that from Botox or Dysport. I would tend to blame technique over the amount used in this case. 21 units is not really an excessive amount for the "frowner" muscles.
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The photograph on the right which appears to be the after photograph is not displaying any common side effect. I have never seen such a result from Botox and find it hard to describe anatomically knwoing what muscles are normally targeted. Possibly you have an unusual anatomical disribution of muscles in the glabella region or the technique was not quite correct for you.
let the Botox wear off and see a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible...
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Botox and an undesired result
If you have had Botox injections for over 2 years, you know that this is not a common side effect. Consult an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon for advice.
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A "Common" Botox Occurrence?
Very sorry you are having issues.
I am having trouble seeing the image.
Would it be possible to send another image with better lighting?
Very seldom see a bad result with Botox.
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Please avoid inexperienced injector if at all possible.
This is not really that common. It also very much looks like your were treated with more BOTOX than you are being told. 21 units is a fairly small dose. You were really flattened by your treatment. It is possible to have the treatment rebalanced. You can research my micro droplet botox treatment to learn how this is done. This will wear off but it can take months and treatment results like this mess with facial feedback and can cause feeling of dysphoria...
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Botox side effect or inexperienced injector
Dropped eyebrows can happen as a result of incorrect placement of Botox injections. Knowledge of anatomy, proper training and experience are a must for performing cosmetic procedures. I recommend that cosmetic procedures only be done by board certified dermatologists or plastic surgeons with training and experience in the particular procedure.
If Botox is placed in the frontalis muscle, which elevates the brows, too close to the brows themselves, the result is an unopposed action...
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Botox complications
Unfortunately, the after photo is difficult to see. However, let me say that there is no reason for anyone to have Botox injected by an LPN when the country is full of board certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists. I strongly suggest that you see a qualified physician. This is not a common side-effect. Botox complications are certainly more prevalent when the injector is inexperienced and lacks appropriate training.
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Is my Disfigured Face a "Common" Botox Occurrence? Or the Result of an Inexperienced Injector?
Photo after BOTOX hard to see underexposed. But you can read each expert believes this is not very commion effect. So lets look at the issues here. 1. Why have a non doctor inject a poison into you skin? Especially an LPN! Are you sure the injector was trained in any techniques? 2. Or what were you thinking? Was the price the determining factor? 3. Finally, the amounts injected vary between 10 to 25 units, most doctor injectors understand the dose/response data for BOTOX. Please respond so...
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I did not go to the LPN due to price. I went because I had been seen there for other various services (facials, laser hair removal) and I had established trust at this clinic. Their botox fee is the same price as I paid for my dermatologist to inject me. While they do run special pricing, I did not benefit from any discounts. My thought was that this clinic is MUCH closer to my house and I frequent it often anyway. The LPN assured me that she had went to multiple classes and that bascially dotors only try to discount other injectors so they can "scare patients into paying more". This clinic is VERY busy and there are always tons and ton of women waiting to get botox there - so I was lulled into a false sense of security.
TheLPN insists that she injected me correctly and that this is just a side effect of botox, a new allergy my body suddenly developed, or prior "nerve damage" from my previous injections. I am refer SEVERAL clients to this clinic as I am the Michigan supervisor for a very large, very successful company that services many women. Before saying this clinic butchered my face, I would like to make sure that this is indeed a result of poor technique. If it really is just a botox side effect that happens frequently, I will never touch it again and I will no longer sing its praise.