Why is botox causing my glabella lines to look worse after treatment? (photo)

April 14, 2015
Asked By:GenJenn in San Diego, CA

I've been getting botox for 10-15 yrs and I've had it happen a few times now where my glabella lines actually look worse after treatment. It actually FEELS like I'm force frowning...like a tight pull down toward my inner brows. So I am constantly trying to lift my brows to open my eyes up so the frowning isn't so bad. I've had this happen with two different doctors now...both of which are board certified plastic surgeons/dermatologists.

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