Got a lip flip 5 months ago. Waited 15 minutes, didn't experience any of the informed side effects within a few days, except pain / swelling in my left leg. Within weeks I got flue-like symptoms here and there that I brushed off. Got progressively worse, weak breaths, fevers, fatigue, fog, dizziness, weak / poor coordination (extreme migraines, passed after 2-3 months). I'm still sick. It's dismissed as fatigue syndrome / mental illness. Could botox be the culprit? Even such a small amount?
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Hi @rjohns518! I recommend getting 2 units of Botox into the DAO muscle. The injections stop the DAO muscle pulling down the corners of the mouth. Treatment will cause the corners of the mouth to be slightly lifted, giving the mouth a more relaxed, happy, youthful and pleasing appearance.
Botox results take up to 1-2 weeks and last up to 3-4 months in new areas of treatment. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Dr. Emer
Hello, in my opinion you are describing what is called vasovagal syncope, or fainting due to your body's extreme reaction usually to an emotional trigger (the sight of needles, blood, etc). Other things such as dehydration and rapid postural changes (or "standing up too fast") can cause rapid...