I got 40 units of Botox in my forehead, two weeks later I have movement. So, I went back to the med spa and they said I may be a "Non-responder" and so they tried dysport. I feel okay after 5 weeks of that, but I think i am seeing some movement. At this point I don't really know if that is normal, is that such a thing to be immune to Botox?
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February 1, 2018
Answer: I have performed over 15,000 cosmetic botulinum toxin treatments and have never seen a non-responder.
Hi gwenwen, thanks for your question! Botox rarely produces side effects when injected by a certified and professional injector. However, headaches, muscle spasm, bruising, redness, and swelling are possible side effects to the non-invasive procedure. Moreover, it is possible to get a h...
Small doses of Botox can cause smile paralysis if enough is injected in the correct area. 1.25 units is a very small amount and even if injected intentionally into the smile muscles, it would probably cause minimal weakness for a few weeks. Additionally, your injector would have to place...
Kaushiro,
Studies of botulism toxin A injection in pregnant women/animals are limited; however, these studies suggest that botulism toxin A does not cross the placenta, perhaps due to its large size.
I would consult with an OBGYN for close monitoring and advice.
Best of luck.