For 2+ years, I've been getting quarterly Botox injections for migraines. The most recent injections were September 1. Since then, I have had no paralysis in my forehead. I am able to wrinkle my forehead, raise my eyebrows, and wiggle my ears. Usually, these muscles are all paralyzed. In addition, my migraines have returned like gangbusters. What is more likely . . . bad Botox, or switcheroo? And what can I do to prevent this in the future?
November 5, 2013
Answer: Botox reaction Frankly, my goal in injecting Botox is not to paralyze your facial musculature. The question really is whether your wrinkles are less noticeable. I can't respond in terms of migraines but you should discuss with your injector. I cannot agree more as to Groupon and experiences with injectors who are unknowledgable about facial musculature--sometimes you get what you pay for.
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Botox reaction Frankly, my goal in injecting Botox is not to paralyze your facial musculature. The question really is whether your wrinkles are less noticeable. I can't respond in terms of migraines but you should discuss with your injector. I cannot agree more as to Groupon and experiences with injectors who are unknowledgable about facial musculature--sometimes you get what you pay for.
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November 4, 2013
Answer: Did I receive fake Botox? Did you go to the same injector all of these times, or did you seek out some kind of special promotion, Groupon, or deal from a new injector? If you've been seeing the same injector for everything, I'd simply suggest you call back and say, "this was my current experience...what do you think happened?" If you went to someone new it's nearly impossible to tell you what you did or did not get. You can ask for the vial number and call Allergan to see if the vial was a legitimate vial. But there's also a possibility it was true Botox but just overly constituted and therefore very weak. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot
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November 4, 2013
Answer: Did I receive fake Botox? Did you go to the same injector all of these times, or did you seek out some kind of special promotion, Groupon, or deal from a new injector? If you've been seeing the same injector for everything, I'd simply suggest you call back and say, "this was my current experience...what do you think happened?" If you went to someone new it's nearly impossible to tell you what you did or did not get. You can ask for the vial number and call Allergan to see if the vial was a legitimate vial. But there's also a possibility it was true Botox but just overly constituted and therefore very weak. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot
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