Muscle Spasms and Regained Movement 4 Weeks After Botox

Question

I had Botox 4 weeks ago and have regainned alot of movement in my forehead. Today i have had a lot of muslce spasms in my forhead which are squeezing together and i have to massage it firmly to release it. Is this normal or should i return to my practioner for more?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

usually muscle activity does not return as quickly as one month. Initially the physician might choose to use what appears to be a reasonable number of units for your anatomy but learn that your stronger muscles need more units, and often there is a cost for this additional treatment, and should not be done too soon as the Botox or Dysport could take a couple of weeks to reach peak effect. You should return to your physician to see if you need more units. I am not aware of patients of mine having had spasms after Botox or when it wears off, but maybe that is what your muscles are doing as they "wake up" and  are trying to work harder because the adjacent areas are still "asleep".

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You may require more but it is more likely that you are compensating wtih other muscles that were outside the treatment area.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a bit unusual. it may or may not be related. Please consider having injection by an experienced plastic surgeon or Dermatologist.

	Good Luck

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi,

	You previously asked about your uneven Juvederm and how you doubted the experience and skill of your nurse injector.  What do you think the answer to your question is?  I would recommend finding a skilled and experienced physician injector.  Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Botox SHOULD last 3 to 4 months in most people. When I am told by patients that : "Botox does not work on me", or "Botox only last 2 months"  I KNOW that their previous injector was one or all of the following:
	- used diluted Botox
	- used old, outdated ineffective Botox
	- used poorly mixed Botox
	- used Fake or gray market Botox
	- was poorly trained or an inexperienced injector
	 

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