I have had 2 rounds of botox on my forehead so far. I am male and had 20 units placed around the forehead area. After about 1.5 months, I'm able to move my forehead slightly, moreso along the outer arches of the eyebrows vs. central/11s. At this rate, I'm considering getting again after 3 months like the prior treatment. Is this typical, or should I request for higher amount next time ? I've read 20 is ideal for female, however; male dosing should be higher ?
May 13, 2015
Answer: Normal Facial movewment after Botox Hi Nick,There is no "correct" amount of facial movement after Botox treatment. This is a very personal decision that depends on your age, profession, lifestyle, etc. I generally recommend to my patients to aim for a very natural look that makes them look refreshed, well rested, energetic, and stress free. I have many patients who are professionals who simply want to look their best for their age without looking "fake" or "done". The stronger the dose, the more likely you will look frozen and the longer the Botox will last. For truly natural results I generally use smaller doses but at quicker intervals. Consult a board-certified expert like a plastic surgeon or dermatologist for best results. Regards--D. Yamini
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May 13, 2015
Answer: Normal Facial movewment after Botox Hi Nick,There is no "correct" amount of facial movement after Botox treatment. This is a very personal decision that depends on your age, profession, lifestyle, etc. I generally recommend to my patients to aim for a very natural look that makes them look refreshed, well rested, energetic, and stress free. I have many patients who are professionals who simply want to look their best for their age without looking "fake" or "done". The stronger the dose, the more likely you will look frozen and the longer the Botox will last. For truly natural results I generally use smaller doses but at quicker intervals. Consult a board-certified expert like a plastic surgeon or dermatologist for best results. Regards--D. Yamini
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May 12, 2015
Answer: How much movement is normal for Botox? Thank you for your excellent question. As you know, Botox only temporarily prevents muscles from working, leading the overlying skin to not wrinkle. There are many factors that go into how much Botox is needed: the effect that a prior amount of botox provided, the thickness and activity of the muscle looking to be paralyzed, sex of the patient, etc. If you are happy having a small amount of activity in your forehead after Botox, then maintaining your 20 units is a good idea. If you add more Botox per injection to an area, it will lead to a longer total paralysis, and will affect a little more of the surrounding muscle fibers as well. 3-4 month dosing when starting botox is pretty typical, but with repeated use, some patients can last longer between sessions. Males often have stronger/larger muscles in the face, such as the area between the eyes, and can require more Botox, for the same effect, as women. Hope this hellps
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May 12, 2015
Answer: How much movement is normal for Botox? Thank you for your excellent question. As you know, Botox only temporarily prevents muscles from working, leading the overlying skin to not wrinkle. There are many factors that go into how much Botox is needed: the effect that a prior amount of botox provided, the thickness and activity of the muscle looking to be paralyzed, sex of the patient, etc. If you are happy having a small amount of activity in your forehead after Botox, then maintaining your 20 units is a good idea. If you add more Botox per injection to an area, it will lead to a longer total paralysis, and will affect a little more of the surrounding muscle fibers as well. 3-4 month dosing when starting botox is pretty typical, but with repeated use, some patients can last longer between sessions. Males often have stronger/larger muscles in the face, such as the area between the eyes, and can require more Botox, for the same effect, as women. Hope this hellps
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