lisa8944
Lisa8944
1 posts
Vernon Hills, IL

“If they screw it up...you look awful.”

Botox: NOT worth it

Cost: $800
Pain: Mild
Botox satisfaction: Poor1 Star Rating: Poor
I do not recommend my Botox provider: Name not provided
Why: They are hit or miss. Sometimes you go in there and they don't seem to be paying any attention to what they're doing.

I've had botox injections a few times and it's about 50/50. Sometimes there is quite an improvement but other times, if they don't inject it correctly, I look worse. I went in two weeks ago, same person that I've always gone to. My eyes are drooping unbelievably. Everyone I've seen has asked me what happened. $800 and I can't leave the house.

I won't be getting this again.

Jan 19, 2009Comments and replies (2)

6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.
M. Garcia
unregistered guest

30 Jan 2009

I've had botox done twice at the same location, but done by different people. The first I had it done was a great experience and I loved the results. The second time I got it done I bruised and got a pretty good size welt on the side of my left eye, and it hurts. If that happens to you put a little bit of Arnica ointment and it'll help with the swelling. If you are considering having Botox injections make sure you get an experienced person, otherwise you may end up with a couple of bruises - but the end result is great.

Sandra Giancola
1 post
15 Feb 2009

I had botox about 8 days ago. I already had reasonably droopy eyes and brows and the botox has made it much worse. My eyelids are now extremely droopy and my brows look lower as well. This is really aweful when you expect to look better. I also had flu like symptoms and high anxiety. I don't think the doctor is too interested in discussing the problem or correcting it. I'm not interested in assigning blame, but I do feel an honest explanation should be given for what went wrong. My doctor is very good at what he does, but this is the second time this has happened to me. Prior to those two times I had no problems. I'm wondering if I personally have developed antibodies or an intolerance to Botox?

Write a comment

After submitting, you will be asked to join or sign-in

Comments for unregistered users are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our Community Guidelines

Last modified 10 months ago