I had Botox 5 weeks ago and I have movement in my eyes and forehead already . Do I have to right to insist on a refund?

If you had too little Botox injected, it could be that your muscles were able to recover more quickly. A very small percentage of patients are resistant to Botox. If you had too little, it could have resulted as a result of you not wanting to spend more, or a poor determination by the injector. If you are resistant, there isn't a way for your doctor to determine that until after you've had the treatment. Since there is no real negligence that I can determine from your question, it doesn't sound like you would be entitled to a refund. You should figure out if you got enough. If you did, then Botox may not be a great option for you long term if you're resistant to the treatment and it wears off too quickly. You may want to also inquire if you got genuine Botox or if your doctor is using a different product.

Thank you for your question about Botox.You may not have had enough.  It is difficult to say without more information.To be sure, see two or more licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.I hope this helps.

When you get botox injections, they last typically 3-4 months and movement is normal. You should have movement in the areas injected otherwise you won't look normal. You never want the areas frozen completely. It should not move as much as if you never had the botox though, Just less. Occasionally you may need a touch up botox which there is usually a charge for. Our office only charges $150 for a touch up if it is done within 2 weeks of the original injections.  After that it is the full charge for the injections. Botox varies from person to person. If you get too little botox injected initially, then it doesn't last either so avoid those cheap groupon places and never get less than what your doc recommends or it won't last. Any less than 20 units per area is wasted money as a rough rule.

There are many reasons for this.I have seen this with Botox. Some responses last for 6-8 weeks and in some rarer cases the response is non existent.These groups of patients are referred to as Partial responders and non responders respectively.If your body has developed an antibody against the Botox Protein then your response is shortlived. Try changing to Xeomin which is a Next generation Toxin and has no protein molecule binding it.All the best

Probably not, as most likely
there is some movement from an area that was not fully blocked. In most cases a
full block doesn’t look natural so we have gotten away from that. The area in
the forehead that is moving is likely to be from the lateral parts where it can
drop your brows down if too much botox is placed. The crows feet often wrinkle
when smiling as your cheeks are raising up and wrinkling the skin. I would
suggest you go back and see the doctor who injected you as that will educate
he or she as to where you have your first signs of movement and that can be helpful
for your next treatment. Good luck!

Usually, the effects of botox last for 3-4 months.  It is unusual to have a return of movement so quickly.  But, if this is the first time that you have been injected, it may be a sign that you need higher than the usual dose to achieve the desired result.  Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your concerns and to see if more treatment areas are necessary for you.  Good luck!

Definitely call the office where you had the Botox injected.  You need to be physically assessed.Sometimes it is as simple as recruited muscles that may need injection or possibly the technique ordilution.  Botox injections are an art!

5 weeks is a short duration for the Botox to have worn off already, it would be best to go back to your Doctor to have a touch up.If it is your first time having Botox it may just mean that you need more Botox.

It is possible that the Botox was either over diluted or you were not given enough Botox at your treatment. Call your physician's office and let them know that you already have movement and most of the time they will allow you to get a touch up treatment.