Shouldn't 30 units of botox be sufficient for glabellar 11's? (Photo)

May 23, 2014
Asked By:jesse0622

I had 20 units of botox for my glabellar 11's. After 7 days, I wasn't pleased with the result - my lines were still quite pronounced. The doctor injected 10 more units. It's been 10 days since then, and I still feel like my lines are quite pronounced. I can definitely move those muscles and make a frown. From my research, it seems like 30 units should have been sufficient (I'm a 40 year old female). Is it possible the doctor didn't do the best job on placing the injections? Thoughts?

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July 22, 2017

Answer: Frowning after 30 Units of Botox

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 22, 2017

Answer: Frowning after 30 Units of Botox

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Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 30, 2016

Answer: Shouldn't 30 units of Botox be sufficient for glabellar lines?

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Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 30, 2016

Answer: Shouldn't 30 units of Botox be sufficient for glabellar lines?

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Stephen Weber MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 30, 2016

Answer: Botox and Glabella

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 30, 2016

Answer: Botox and Glabella

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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November 30, 2016

Answer: It all depends on where they inject you and if they truly are giving you the amount they say they are.

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 30, 2016

Answer: It all depends on where they inject you and if they truly are giving you the amount they say they are.

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 1, 2018

Answer: Depending on the extent of movement you have, you may require more Botox.

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Answer: Depending on the extent of movement you have, you may require more Botox.

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