I got Botox injection 6wks ago-25units then a week later got 15 more in glabellar only. Botox seems to have 'worn off' & Dr suggests getting more. I've had it in the past, lasting 4 months & longer. All I've read says not to get it for 3mos. Was the Botox done improperly? diluted?
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December 31, 2015
Answer: Botox dilution
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Botox is carefully delivered to specific areas using a small needle. After treatment, it is important not to massage the areas injected so that the Botox is not moved from where it is placed. The majority of doctors do not want patients to massage the face, bend over, etc for about 4 hours...
The results of Botox vary greatly depending on a variety of factors. You may not have had as much product as needed to fully relax these muscles injected, you may not have had as many individual injections on the forehead to reach all the areas of the muscle fibers, or you may have strong,...
The "spock" look happens when the opposing muscles that pull the brow down and up fall out of balance. This usually happens when Botox is placed at the tail end of the eyebrow but not in the area of the forehead above it. Make sure you wait 3 weeks to realize the full effect of...