I had Botox injections in my forehead (as well as a few other places) about a month ago. Just this past week I have been experiencing a strange sensation across my forehead, especially if I rub it, and my muscles seem to move in a wave-like motion and contract for a few minutes.
Is this the Botox wearing off or something else going on? I asked my Dr. today but he said he didn't really know what was causing it. Thanks!
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Thank you for your question! I'm a big fan of non-steroidal antiinflammatories. The bleeding that can occur is limited to the time that the medication works. I would recommend waiting at least 12 hours after injection but you should be okay after that. Best of luck!
Botox will take about 1 full week for it to take full effect.. It will not work immediately. You may notice the lines improve because of the fluid administration.
It takes about one to three days to see the effects of Botox injections. The treated area will continue to improve for up to two weeks and that's when I schedule my patients to return, to see if a touch-up is needed.