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How long does Botox take to soften?

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I had 6 units on each eye and 10 in my forehead near my hairline. After 17 days it became apparent that only part of my forehead had been relaxed so she administered 10 more units. I want back after 10 days as I had scrunching above my eye brows - she gave me 10 more units which to me seems excessive. I now cannot raise my eyebrows at all and I feel and look really weird. Will this wear off gradually soon or will it take the whole three months? I don't even want to leave the house.

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