Botox injections relax wrinkle forming facial muscles and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is FDA approved for treating frown lines of the glabella region (between the eyebrows), but is frequently used "off label" to treat excessive sweating, crows feet, neck lines, and forehead lines. According to the maker of Botox, Allergan, injections last up to 4 months.

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My six month botox routine

I started getting Botox in 2004 and have gone every six months for the past three years. The first time I had it done, I was hooked. There are a few spas in my area that administer Botox but I am more comfortable going to my dermatologist. I have been seeing her for adult acne treatments since 2000 so I trust... Full Botox review

Published Aug 30, 2007

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Ended up in the emergency room!

I had botox between my brows two years ago. The aesthetic results were wonderful -my forehead was smooth, but it still moved. I looked years younger. However, I got EXTREMELY sick and weak. My symptoms started a few days after the injection and lasted for about 8 weeks! I could barely get out of bed to take care of... Full Botox review

Published Sep 6, 2007

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Botox sore ~ Botox was NOT worth it

Steve1 LAX Oct 10, 2008 Cost: $400 Pain: Worst possible

It found the whole procedure very painful. I was expecting something quite different but the doctor also said i didn't need any anesthetic so... more

Love botox...sorry hate to admit it, i'm hooked ~ Botox was worth it

Yecatsr Boulder/Broomfield, CO Oct 6, 2008 Cost: $450 Pain: Mild

I receive botox in my brow furrow, forehead, crowsfeet, and also he injects me just above the outter third of my eybrow, creating a very cool arch... more

Looking forward to jan 29,2009~next botox! ~ Botox was worth it

Chris Tina Bastian Outside Of Detroit, MI Oct 1, 2008 Cost: $400 Pain: Painfree

I was constantly accused of giving "Dirty Looks." I decided to try Botox and absolutely love the results. I have had three treatments... more

Did not make my face smaller. ~ Botox was NOT worth it

Pnewman Vancouver Sep 30, 2008 Cost: $415 Pain: Severe

My doctor told me he could use botox to make my cheeks look smaller. But 1 month after the injection, plus $415, my face still looked the same... more

Droopy eye after botox ~ Botox was NOT worth it

GONZO West Bloomfield, MI Sep 22, 2008 Cost: $250 Pain: Mild

I got my botox injection about 3 weeks after i had eye lid lift. My one eye started drooping after about a week and a half after the botox. I am... more

Hate botox! ~ Botox was NOT worth it

Berykute1 Encino, CA Sep 15, 2008 Cost: $300 Pain: Mild

I have had Botox done several times by different doctors,each promising a different result. I get a severe headache for weeks after Botox... more

Loved and hate botox ~ Botox was worth it

Kuchie Minneapolis, MN Sep 15, 2008 Cost: $900 Pain: Uncomfortable

My left eye got a wonderful "lift" result, but my right eyelid sagged and got this weird crepe paper look. It really took care of my... more

Love it no one can tell when i'm stressed now! ~ Botox was worth it

Hottienurse Tucson Az Sep 13, 2008 Cost: $265 Pain: Mild

25 units for the 11 between my eyes and associated "screw you" look I get when I'm thinking or angry. Plastic Surgery office where I've... more

Loved the result, experience was not painful ~ Botox was worth it

Katie1992 Los Angeles, CA Sep 10, 2008 Cost: $800 Pain: Mild

I have had (mostly) good results with botox. I started doing it 5 years ago as a "pre-emptive strike" against wrinkles. I do two areas... more

Botox ironed out my wrinkley forehead! ~ Botox was worth it

Htebazile Austin Sep 8, 2008 Cost: $600 Pain: Mild

I have received Botox injections on 3 episodes--they have worked well each time for my forehead area. The results last about 3-4 months and... more

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