Botox have spread all over my face after a massage. How long does it take to wear off? Looking like a freak.

It is unlikely that Botox could cause this new onset one week post treatment. I suggest following up with your physician for further evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

If your last botox injection was 1 week ago, I don't think what you are experiencing has anything to do with your botox being manipulated by the massage.  Good luck

Sorry to hear of the problems you are experiencing. You should make an appointment with your injector for full evaluation. I hope you feel better.

Thank you for your question memyself15. Botox is a great treatment to address frown lines or 11's and to relax the masseter to help with teeth grinding. I recommend avoiding heat exposure, alcohol consumption, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours after a treatment and avoiding lying down flat for four hours after a treatment. These activities may lead to movement of the Botox and cause side effects. I also recommend avoiding a massage when laying flat, especially on the face, for four hours after a Botox treatment. A deep tissue massage in the face, as its name implies, may affect the deep tissues in the face. This is a good question to address to your massage therapist. Side effects from Botox typically are seen in the first week or two after a treatment. Most people enjoy the results of their Botox for three to four months, at which point the skin is back to their baseline level. I recommend consulting with your doctor for specific advice. Good luck!

If you had the massage directly after getting your Botox injections, it could have spread.  However, if you got your massage a few days later, it didn't cause your Botox to spread.  Your results could be from bad injection technique.  It takes a few days to a week for you to see the effects of treatment, and it might be coincidence that your Botox kicked-in the day after your massage.