What sensations are normal to feel in the face as the Botox settles? Forehead, frown line and crows feet were treated.

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Where should I feel the numbness sensations? Do they subside? Day three.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

After the treatment there may be some bruising and localized pain at the injection sites.  Then the forehead can feel tight.  Eventually you will not notice.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Over the first 3 days you may feel nothing. Typically between 3 days - 2 weeks you will feel the relaxation of your muscles. At 2 weeks your full effects should be settled. Best,

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Immediately after treatment with Botox, you may have mild swelling at the site of injection for about thirty minutes (I like to call them "mosquito bites") but you should not have any chance in sensation.  Any numbness is unusual, and should be evaluated by your physician.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There should be no changes in your facial sensation from botox treatments.  If you are concerned, please speak to your treating physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

There may be minor discomfort in the Botox-treated areas but prolonged pain or numbness would be unusual.  It would be best to consult your injector if your are having any protracted symptoms.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

Botox doesn’t cause true numbness in the sense of an
absence of physical sensation, because Botox is not an anesthetic. Numbness or
changes in feeling or sensation as the result of the inability to move a muscle
is an issue for some people. And the
effects are temporary.

Katrinka L. Heher, MD · Answer

Right after the injections there is a little swelling and sometimes this can feel like numbness. Bruising beneath the skin can also occur and cause tenderness to touch. This should all subside over a few days and then the only feeling left should be a sense of relaxation in the treated muscles. If the forehead is "over" treated it may feel heavy and this usually starts to subside around 4 weeks. Good luck.

Michael T. Somenek, MD · Answer

You should not have any abnormal tingling or numbness in the regions that the botox was injected. Occasionally, as the botox starts taking effect, patients will describe a heavy sensation due to the lack of movement when they attempt to use the muscles of facial expression. If you are feeling something different than this I would recommend going back to the physician that treated with with botox.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

The most common thing I hear patients speak of is a feeling of heaviness, but this is very rare and only lasts a day or two. Beyond that I don't really hear of any other issues. I would check with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, he / she might want to re-evauate you to ensure injections were placed correctly and there are no other problems.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills PLastic Surgery

What sensations are normal to feel in the face as the Botox settles? Forehead, frown line and crows feet were treated.

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