Did I Have Too Much Botox?

February 5, 2009
Asked By:cindyc in minneapolis, minnesota

I have had Botox several times. I just turned 50 and it has worked well in the past. Two weeks ago, I had the following injections that did not really do the trick: Forehead -  8 units (very few wrinkles on forehead) Glabella - 15 units (pretty deep 11's) Crow's Feet - 10 units (5 each side) Total units: 33 Two weeks later I had additional injections for further correction: Glabella - 9 units (24 total) Crows - 12 units (22 total) Eyebrow Lift - 2 units (had not done this before) Total units in 2 weeks: 56 This seems to me like a TON of Botox. I was a bit nervous, but was assured by the doctor that this was not excessive; average or slightly above, but not excessive. He explained some patients get upwards of 70 units for correction without the frozen appearance. I trusted him; but sit here and wonder what I will look like in 7 days. Any feedback appreciated.

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January 17, 2016

Answer: Not excessive Botox

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Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 17, 2016

Answer: Not excessive Botox

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December 27, 2009

Answer: Dosing should be individualized

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December 27, 2009

Answer: Dosing should be individualized

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February 9, 2009

Answer: Not too much Botox

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February 9, 2009

Answer: Not too much Botox

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February 8, 2009

Answer: BOTOX

Daniel Reichner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 8, 2009

Answer: BOTOX

Daniel Reichner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 8, 2009

Answer: Fifty units of Botox is a very average amount to start with.

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February 8, 2009

Answer: Fifty units of Botox is a very average amount to start with.

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