I have received 25 units of botox only in my forehead area every 3 months for the past 1 1/2 year. About six months ago the muscles in my neck started to get stiff and tighten up I was having trouble swallowing and saw the ENT after several exams stating everything is normal I continued to wonder what is causing the muscle tightness around my neck and more so since my last treatment 3 months ago. I recently read about the side effects of botox, Could this be a side effect? Thank you
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August 15, 2013
Answer: Neck Muscle Tightening Should Not Be Related to Botox Injections in Forehead
I have had a few patients over the years who came to me and were sure they were allergic to Botox (treated at other offices, and came to me for something else). I have always tested those patients with a small injection into the forearm with just a few units to determine in fact if they are or...
Botox can be safely and effectively injected into the lateral brow to smooth this area. The determining factor is having an expert and experienced physician doing the injections. There are several things that need to be taken into consideration, including the height and width of your...
A consultation would be required to give you the most accurate answer. However, Botox can often be used to improve subtle asymmetries. This could involve treatment on your right (left side of the photo) to raise the brow. If this is not enough improvement a small amount of Botox could be placed...
