Frown Lines Still Visible After Botox

Frown lines can still be slightly visible after Botox. This is done to prevent that "frozen" look that can look unnatural. If you want a more aggressive treatment, please talk to your injector.

Botox requirements are different for different people. 40 units is usually a good amount for the glabella to prevent frown lines. It is important to remember that Botox works by paralyzing the underlying muscles to help prevent wrinkles of the overlying skin. Botox does not work on static wrinkles - that is, wrinkles that are present at rest. For these wrinkles, you may need dermal fillers to help "push out" the wrinkles. Over time, with continued use of Botox, the dermal atrophy causing static wrinkles will resolve to some extent and you will start to see some resolution of the static wrinkles as well. Good luck.

Hi grays,
As they say, not enough information.
There are many variables including dilution, time since dilution, placement, and strength of your frowning muscles. It is best to discuss with your injecting physician.
Next treatment, check out how you are doing at about 2 weeks after your injections, then if you are dissatisfied you can return to your injector for a touch up. Our office does the touch up for cost or about 5 to 6 dollars per unit.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

all movement...there are plenty of muscles that control facial movement...only a few are injected with botox...but you should look much more relaxed after a week or so and remain so until the botox begins to wear off in several months...it's always good to have some movement...you really don't want to look frozen...that look is passe...you want some expression to look more natural...the reconstitution isn't an issue...it's how many units and where they were placed...assuming the dose was 40 units divided between your glabella (between the eyes) and forehead....that's a perfect dose for the average female and smaller male...
 

You may not be able to totally stop all frowning with Botox, just minimize the movement.  You may require filler to plump up the area and then maintain the effect with Botox every 4 months or so.