For the last couple of botox treatments (by 2 different docs) my wrinkles are worse when treating my crow's feet. I also have flattened cheeks and bags under my eyes. I had this treatment years ago and the doctor who did it only injected near my temples and it was only one shot on each side of my eyes. It worked great! So could it be the injection placement? Should I go back to injecting the temple area? And why would that work better than the 3 injections around my eyes that the other docs did?
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November 7, 2014
Answer: Bags under the eyes and flattened cheeks following botox treatment
My guess is that you received an excessive dose of Botox around your eyes, which caused sufficient muscle weakness to create a loose and wrinkled skin appearance. Avoid this type of treatment in the future. Perhaps concentrate Botox treatments on your crow's feet and lateral brow area next time.
I have been injecting Botox for many years but I have never seen anyone develop acne from the injections. Acne can occur from many other reasons. It seems like the timing of your injections makes it seem like it was from your Botox. I would consult with an experienced dermatologist for proper ...