I had Botox for the first time 6 days ago. He administered 12 units around my 11 lines and 8 units above in my forehead area. It definitely looks better but I still see lines I can still frown slightly. I am afraid he didn't give enough Botox for my frown lines.
June 17, 2016
Answer: Botox Botox dosages vary per provider with their experience. I recommend to my patients to wait 2 weeks before evaluating the effect of the medication. If you still have motion of the muscles at the end of 2 weeks, I would return to the provider.The lines did not get there in 6 days, it will take them longer than 6 days to go away.Best of luck,
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June 17, 2016
Answer: Botox Botox dosages vary per provider with their experience. I recommend to my patients to wait 2 weeks before evaluating the effect of the medication. If you still have motion of the muscles at the end of 2 weeks, I would return to the provider.The lines did not get there in 6 days, it will take them longer than 6 days to go away.Best of luck,
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Answer: Botox results Thank you for your question mommieof4mlh. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression such as those between the brows and on the upper forehead. The pivotal studies demonstrated that using a dose of 20 units in the glabella to treat the vertical 11's seen when one frowns allows patients to enjoy their results for 3-4 months. The peak effect was seen at 14 days after the treatment. For my patients I use at least 20 units in the glabella and have them return two weeks after their treatment to take after photographs to assess the results. We take standardized photographs at rest and with facial expression. One must understand that Botox relaxes muscles so after a treatment, the muscles will not contract completely and the lines formed from muscle contraction will be less deep with expression. If lines are apparent at rest, however, they may or may not be improved with Botox, depending on the depth. Please follow up with your doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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Answer: Botox results Thank you for your question mommieof4mlh. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression such as those between the brows and on the upper forehead. The pivotal studies demonstrated that using a dose of 20 units in the glabella to treat the vertical 11's seen when one frowns allows patients to enjoy their results for 3-4 months. The peak effect was seen at 14 days after the treatment. For my patients I use at least 20 units in the glabella and have them return two weeks after their treatment to take after photographs to assess the results. We take standardized photographs at rest and with facial expression. One must understand that Botox relaxes muscles so after a treatment, the muscles will not contract completely and the lines formed from muscle contraction will be less deep with expression. If lines are apparent at rest, however, they may or may not be improved with Botox, depending on the depth. Please follow up with your doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!
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