This line appeared after I had Botox at a chain clinic in March. Iwent back for a consultation but the adjustment didn’t fix it. I went to a proper Dr for my next treatment in June who suggested we fully freeze my forehead. This still hasn’t worked and the line is still there. I’m worried it will never go away. Have I ruined my face with a bargain basement treatment???
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This is a great question! You are young, and have begun preventatively getting toxin injections for prevention. While 50 units is under the FDA approved dose of 64 units in the upper face, it is still up there and can leave you feeling very frozen after treatment. Whether you continue...
Hello lins012193! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. I am sorry to hear this! Neurotoxin resistance may occur when a patient has been using the same neuromodulator for a over a certain period of time. Based on your history, this may...
Botox injections are generally well-tolerated, but they can occasionally cause side effects. Headaches and flu-like symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and fever are reported by some patients, although they are not very common. These symptoms usually occur within the first few hours or days after...
