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Hi @fml1937! This is a great question. I recommend consulting a master injection to discuss your goals and to discuss how neurotoxins work. That being said, the more units added, the more "frozen" the area gets. If you want less of a frozen look, I recommend being transparent with your injector and discussing that your want to be able to move your forehead. Best of luck to you!
How "frozen" the area is when treated with a neurotoxin really depends on how many units are used. If someone wants a frozen look, then they can achieve this with more units. If you are wanting to just relax the movement and improve the lines slightly, then you do not have to use as many units in the area. Your injector should be able to talk to you about how many units they feel would benefit you.
Back when I first started injecting Botox for cosmetic reasons in 1991, much still had to be learned about injection techniques and best dosing and concentrations. All too often, novice, inexperienced injectors at the time (and many even still today) used cookbook concentrations of Botox and cookbook techniques that all-too-frequently left people with the very unnatural inability to raise their eyebrows and forehead or the inability to frown and even with high arched eyebrows that were dubbed the "Spock" look after the famous Star Trek character Mr. Spock. Fortunately, it didn't take long before experienced injectors strove for natural looking results that allowed for smoother skin at rest, while retaining the natural ability to emote expressively. Bottom line: Make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist (Yes, cosmetic dermatologists are responsible for the development of well over 95% of all nonsurgical rejuvenation procedures popular today, such as fillers, energy-based devices, Botox, etc.). Hope this helps and best of luck.
Hello, thank you for your question. Typically the effects of Botox last 3-4 months, the product will wear off gradually over this time. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
The muscle movement after Botox is highly dependent on the dose administered and the placement of the injections. You should have a conversation with your injector about your desired result. When my patients desire a natural look, I inject higher on the forehead and use a lower dose. I hope this helps.
