Had Botox 4 days ago and my forehead is already almost completely frozen with a slight pressure. Is this normal? (photos)

September 11, 2014
Asked By:wholligan in Cleveland, OH

This is my first Botox, but I've had Dysport before (about 8 months ago, 50 units in the forehead, none between the eyes) (16 in forehead 20 between eyes) and it took a little over a week for me to freeze up. I'm worried that because I'm seeing no wrinkles already, and because of the pressure, that too much Botox was used and my forehead is going to be over-frozen. Is this likely? Or do some people just respond this rapidly to Botox? Is there anything I can do to keep it from becoming more frozen over the next few days?

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September 14, 2014

Answer: Had Botox 4 days ago and my forehead is already almost completely frozen with a slight pressure. Is this normal?

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September 16, 2014

Answer: Pressure sensation after Botox

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Answer: Pressure sensation after Botox

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