I’ve had Botox for several years for migraines. Lately, I notice I can lift my brows and the middle of my forehead skin is all “loose and wrinkly”. Is this normal after all these years or should I find someone else?
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Botox should definitely work to reduce the size of the trapezius muscles, but it will take many months of disuse and retreatment for that to happen. It is frequently injected in hyperactive muscles or trigger points to calm them down. You can also try Dysport, which works better and lasts longer.
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
It is important to set up a consult with your provider to determine what will work best for you. Botox for a migraine is usually done in the temples, forehead, neck, scalp, back of the head, upper back, or masseter. It is most likely that you will need to get cosmetic Botox afterwards to fix the...
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