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Horrible Experience with Botox!

unhappy
updated 5 years ago

Not Worth It
Cost: $650
dr. kruy at spamedica (Waltham, MA)

I went to a spa to get an overall assessment of my...

10 Apr 2008

I went to a spa to get an overall assessment of my skin and some ideas about how to achieve a more youthful look. The physician told me that I would get the most "bang for your buck" with botox. He said it would take 10 years off of me and that there was extremely low risk involved and almost no pain. This was absolutely not my experience. Although he numbed the area with a topical agent, I still experienced sharp pain at the injection site. But the worst part of all of this was that later that evening I got an incredibly bad headache (think migraine) a terribly sore, dry throat, anxiety and flu-like symptoms.After several days, I'm still experiencing the unbelievably bad headaches. I phoned the doctor and explained this. He said, "Maybe you have the flu..." NOPE. All one needs to do is to perform an online search for "BOTOX SIDE EFFECTS". I told the doctor that I'd done a search after experiencing these side effects and learned about the dangers of Botox from the FDA site. He said "You should do a search for Tylenol and see all of it's side effects...But how many people really experience those??" I was appalled at his lack of concern and his apparent deception toward a patient with very real issues. I just want to caution anyone who is considering this treatment to read about all of the potential side effects BEFORE getting the shots. Yes, it's true, it may not effect you in the same way that it did me, but then again...it might. This is poison that we're playing with.

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Comments (8)

Sharonw 1 Jul 2010

I had my first Botox session today. It was absolutley horrible. Not sure if I can do it again. I have heard many people say that the injections have minimal or no pain. No ice packs, no topical. It was SO painful. I have these lumps all over my forehead. I was suppose to have 4 areas done. Forehead, brow line, eyes and frown. I stopped after the forehead. it seemed as iff the whole office had to come in and laugh at me. I could not endure anymore. It was also difficult with the language barrier. We are here in South Korea with the Military. All areas would have cost 400,000 won which is about 334.00 us I only paid 200,000 about 160 US. I do wish you luck and I am so sorry you had to deal with such an ass.

Peace117 15 Feb 2010

Sorry you had such a bad experience. Ii is ironic your doc suggests looking at dangers of Tylenol, because, despite the public's familiarity with this pain reliever, it is one nasty poison, highly toxic to the liver, especially if combined with a drink or two. Fairly predictably, I get a minor headache shortly after a Botox injection. Otherwise, I've had good results.

m.nell 3 Nov 2008

I think it depends on the doctor. I went to a plastic surgeon and he did a wonderful job. I went to a local family doctor that also does botox in his spa and he did not do a good job! I went back into his office and he tried to charge me more money for the job he didn't do in the first place. I know there are some doctors that will mix too much saline with it. Becareful. Read reviews.

berry2 (unregistered guest) 3 Dec 2008

I was extremely sick also.I dont think going to a reputable doctor means that you wont get sick? My doctor was credible.It felt like I had the flu for several months. I also had awful anxiety for a few months which I have never experienced before. I will NEVER get Botox again. Allergan ignores the fact that many are getting sick after injections. They do not report it.

Miserable from botox (unregistered guest) 28 Aug 2008

I, too have had these symptoms for four weeks now, after having had botox for 1 1/2 years. Everything I have read indicates this could last up to 4-5 months. The anxiety and flu symptoms are the worst and I find that anti-anxiety meds just make the symptoms worse. I am going to try acupuncture next week to see if it eases the symptoms, as I am up most nights with anxiety and flu symptoms. Best wishes to you, Unhappy in Waltham, MA. I would like to hear how you are doing. Makes me feel like I am not alone in this misery.

D.J. Verret, MD 19 Jun 2008

The prescribing information for botox indicates that the most common side effects include: • Headache • Respiratory infection • Flu syndrome • Blepharoptosis (eyelid droop) • Nausea • Pain in the face • Redness at the injection site • Paresthesia (numbness) • Muscle weakness There are many credible and good physicians performing the procedure. I would turn to a facial plastic surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or ENT physician as they have keen knowledge of the procedure, pitfalls, and anatomy of the area that you are dealing with.

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secrets 4 May 2008

i,ve seen some horrible results with botox. its long term use is questionable. i know people in the media who are suffering with dropped brows and an overall dragging effect. maybe its up to the skill of the injector ,but i personally would,nt have it if it were free.

botox, my best friend (unregistered guest) 16 Apr 2008

I am so sorry you had this bad experience with botox. I am 29 and have done it since I was about 23. I love it and pay about a third of what you did. I am a total needle phobic and there are numbing agents available. I am sure you have no interest in ever trying it again I think referals are key and I definately think going the medical route is better than a salon route even though they work under a physician's name.