I hady first Botox injection today. Between my brows and a tiny bit on forehead. Now above each brow (symmetrically) I have bumps. Almost like a mosquito bite or cystic pimple (what I call underground pimple) with no redness. Just the two bumps. Looking at my profile, it looks like I have a strong brow. It has been about 8 hours. What is this?
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How Botox can cause a systemic effect such as feeling ill, is not well studied. Certainly quick uptake by the venous circulation might cause symptoms when normal injections in the dermis or subcutaneous tissues or muscles would allow for a slower uptake of the medicine and less peripheral...
An experienced dermatologist can treat you so that you reduce the muscles movement but remain natural. We call that 'actress doses' specifically because it maintains expression. Just be clear with your physician about your goals. Remember less is more -- your doctor can always add more. M...