Heavy feeling in forehead 1 year after Botox

Question

Hello all, a year ao todayI had 10 units of botox placed in the upper quadrant of my forehead done by a board certified dermatologist. Two injection sites were utilized during the procedure, a few inches above my brow arch for reference. This was my first time recieving botox at age 28. I was doing it for 'prevention' rather than to treat any existing fine lines (i didn't have any really. A year later i still have extreme heaviness in the left side of my forehead. Why?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Botox effects are temporary.  Typically the product results gradually wear off after three to four months.  Some patients do report a heavy feeling to the forehead after injection that tends to subside after a week or two.  At one year post treatment the Botox is no longer affecting the muscles injected.  I encourage you to visit with your primary care physician to explore your concerns.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Botox generally lasts for 3-4 months, but may have effects up until 9 months in select sensitive patients.  It is not causing your heaviness one year post injection (especially with such a small volume of units).
I would go to a board certified plastic surgeon for their evaluation.
Best wishes,
Dr. Taranow

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