I have been a regular cosmetic facial Botox customer for over 10 years. In August 2023, I had facial Botox injections and, for the first time, had Botox in my neck to treat tension headaches. Five days later I developed debilitating migraines. I became progressively weak and suffered bone-crushing fatigue. Lost my voice, couldn't eat, couldn't drive, couldn't leave the house. At the 3-4 month mark I started to get better. Does this sound like Botulinum Poisoning?
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Botox effects are usually temporary and typically last 3-6 months, after which the muscles gradually regain their function. In rare cases, it might take longer for the effects to wear off. If you're still experiencing adverse effects after 6 months, it's important to discuss this with your...
Generally, it is recommended to wait until the wound is fully healed before considering any cosmetic treatments such as Botox. This is because introducing Botox or any other substances into an unhealed wound could potentially lead to complications such as infection or adverse reactions.
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I'm sorry to hear of the issues you had since your Botox treatment. There is no reversal agent for Botox. If you have muscle movement in the areas that were treated then the Botox is being metabolized. You may need to consider treatment options to raise the brows and lid.
