Why can I intermittently move my forehead after two rounds of Nabota injections?

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I got Botox for the first time back in December. I still had full movement in my forehead and Glabella area, so I went back for a touch up. Now, Half the time I have full movement in my forehead and between my eyebrows, & the other half I cannot move the areas at all. What might cause this? I can’t find anything online, and now I’m worried that I wasted my money on these treatments, since it clearly isn’t working. I would say a total of 35 units was used between initial and follow-up injections.

Deborah M. Longwill, DO · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your question!
There are many different types of "Botox" brands out. Some people respond better to the treatment than others. Other things to consider are the injectors technique, the dilution, and how many units were injected in the area. All those factors are critical for the final result. I recommend to see your expert injector or provider to explain your results. You can also get a second opinion if you prefer. Best of luck! 
Dr. Deborah Longwill

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  If half of your results worked then most likely placement of the Botox created the asymmetry.  Improvement in one side shows that Botox is effective, but inability to show an effect on the other was likely injector-related issues.  Seek out a second opinion in your area.  Hope this helps.

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