Botox caused bulge in glabella making face look mean. Can this be fixed or do I have to wait until the botox dissolves? (photo)

Question

On July 10, almost 3 months ago I received 6 units of botox in my forehead, 5 in my 11s, and 3 units in my upper nasal bridge.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The central forehead treatment caused paralysis of the muscle that lifts the central brow.  This in turn induces lateral eyebrow lift.  For some reason, the docs who do this service are invested in not understanding how bad a treatment this is.  By superimposing the correct treatment at this point, it will improve your outcome.  I recommend using the Microdroplet Lift website that has a directory of physicians who offer this patented new service.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you're unhappy with your Botox results, venus legacy and thermage treatments can soften results. Botox results resolve in 3-4 months. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jessica H. Kim, MD, FAAD · Answer

If you are under-treated, untreated muscles can over-compensate, resulting in muscle bulging.  Consult with an experienced and board-certified cosmetic physician.

Karron L. Power, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you had this experience. It sounds like you received too few units for the areas you wanted treated. When you are under-treated in an area, it can cause other muscles in the area to over compensate for those treated, resulting in an unnatural look. It can be fixed by returning to your provider and having more product injected into the glabella (11) area.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

You received too small a dose to correct the areas that you want corrected and this left with uneven results that can easily be addressed with the proper dose and proper location of injection of Botox and you should not have expensive laser treatments. Be sure you see a board certified dermatologist

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Botox caused bulge in glabella making face look mean. Can this be fixed or do I have to wait until the botox dissolves? (photo)

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Answer: Botox under treated

Answer: Botox under treated

Answer: Unhappy with Botox results

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