Follow up: Forehead muscle contractions happening each time I rub my forehead. I'm scared. (photo)

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Had Botox for the first time one month ago. 26 units on forehead and "11" lines. Every single time I rub my forehead my eyebrow muscles contract upwards. Which ever side I rub it contracts upwards. Lasts about 45 seconds. It's scaring me a lot. GP says "I'm fine". What is going on? I have appointment next wk with facial plastic surgeon. Is something bad happening to me?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Your options are, let the service where off and never do it again.  Alternatively, look for better service in the future.  Consider the patented botox treatment I developed call the Microdroplet Lif®. Encourage your local physician to learn the method and that way a superior treatment method will be available to you.

Paul C. Dillon, MD · Answer

I don't think anything is "happening to your" besides stimulating the facial nerve that moves the forehead muscles.  The good news is that if you don't like it in 3 months it should be totally gone.  I would recommend that you relax and don't panic, follow up with a doctor and just observe it over time.  I would also say that the outside edge of the eyebrow is elevated.  This is a natural consequence of Botox injections (Eyebrow Lift) and it is cosmetically appealing.  So the good news is that your results look great.  So just stay calm, get some information and enjoy!

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Botox only lasts 2.5-4months, your issue will probably resolve as the Botox wears off.
Kristine Brecht, MD
Seattle, WA

Follow up: Forehead muscle contractions happening each time I rub my forehead. I'm scared. (photo)

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