I has Botox in 2 areas. 55units over the course of initial treatment & 2 top ups. I still hVe full movement. Doctor will not refund or do procedure again gratis. Says that Botox sometimes does not work! Is this true, or can I claim somewhere?
Answer: True Resistance To Botox Is Rare I have long experience with the use of Botox for aesthetic purposes, having begun injecting it in 1991. In all that time, I have perhaps encountered only a handful of patients whom I have judged to be truly resistant to Botox--meaning they persisted in having noadequate response after repeating the treatment. Since antibody testing to Botox is not routinely performed or available, true resistance was not proven in any of these cases. More recently I have found that some of these "resistant" patients do respond to Xeomin (another neuromodulator with less likelihood of engendering antibody production to itself)..From the looks of the photo provided, there appears to be a suggestion of the "surprised" Mephisto or Mr. Spock look to the lateral eyebrows, implying inadequate or improper treatment of that area, and also evidence of a bit too much movement slightly medial to that area--again indicating the need for more and proper treatment.It would be prudent and reasonable to return to your injector to permit him/her to attempt to rectify these problems and to rediscuss the money issue. Going forward, be sure that whomever who consult with should be a board certified aesthetic physician with extensive experience in the use of neuromodulators for cosmetic use.
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Answer: True Resistance To Botox Is Rare I have long experience with the use of Botox for aesthetic purposes, having begun injecting it in 1991. In all that time, I have perhaps encountered only a handful of patients whom I have judged to be truly resistant to Botox--meaning they persisted in having noadequate response after repeating the treatment. Since antibody testing to Botox is not routinely performed or available, true resistance was not proven in any of these cases. More recently I have found that some of these "resistant" patients do respond to Xeomin (another neuromodulator with less likelihood of engendering antibody production to itself)..From the looks of the photo provided, there appears to be a suggestion of the "surprised" Mephisto or Mr. Spock look to the lateral eyebrows, implying inadequate or improper treatment of that area, and also evidence of a bit too much movement slightly medial to that area--again indicating the need for more and proper treatment.It would be prudent and reasonable to return to your injector to permit him/her to attempt to rectify these problems and to rediscuss the money issue. Going forward, be sure that whomever who consult with should be a board certified aesthetic physician with extensive experience in the use of neuromodulators for cosmetic use.
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Answer: Uneven Botox - the next step The fact is, Botox did work on you. The depression of your central brow relative to the lateral brows is a result of your Botox injection. Similarly, the central forehead shows the effects of Botox injection as well. Your appearance is certainly consistent with focused treatment, and should respond well to lateral forehead injections.
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Answer: Uneven Botox - the next step The fact is, Botox did work on you. The depression of your central brow relative to the lateral brows is a result of your Botox injection. Similarly, the central forehead shows the effects of Botox injection as well. Your appearance is certainly consistent with focused treatment, and should respond well to lateral forehead injections.
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June 14, 2015
Answer: Still have movement after Botox I agree that it would be helpful to know which areas of your face were treated. From the picture you provided, it appears that perhaps the center portion of your forehead is not moving while there is still movement on the sides. If this is the case, I would say that the Botox did work on you but that you may need some areas on the sides treated to decrease the movement there.
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June 14, 2015
Answer: Still have movement after Botox I agree that it would be helpful to know which areas of your face were treated. From the picture you provided, it appears that perhaps the center portion of your forehead is not moving while there is still movement on the sides. If this is the case, I would say that the Botox did work on you but that you may need some areas on the sides treated to decrease the movement there.
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June 14, 2015
Answer: BoTox results There are some people who are resistant to Botox, however this is extremely rare. I would make sure your provider is well trained and experienced. I would also try another provider or Dysport. It would also be helpful to know which 2 areas that they injected, to better discuss whether the dosing was adequate or not.
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June 14, 2015
Answer: BoTox results There are some people who are resistant to Botox, however this is extremely rare. I would make sure your provider is well trained and experienced. I would also try another provider or Dysport. It would also be helpful to know which 2 areas that they injected, to better discuss whether the dosing was adequate or not.
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June 15, 2015
Answer: How Botox works Botox is a muscle relaxer and will relax the muscles into
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June 15, 2015
Answer: How Botox works Botox is a muscle relaxer and will relax the muscles into
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