Facial muscle contraction in forehead? Is this Botox related or a "Charlie Horse" contraction in the forehead? (photo)

July 19, 2017
Asked By:Kvad in Richmond Hill, ON

Botox for first time a month ago.(forehead and 11 lines ,26 units) 2 wk follow up 3 more units in top of forehead.16 days since I had the 3 units. I was just taking off my makeup n rubbing forehead, felt strong muscle contraction in forehead looked in mirror my forehead was involuntary "scrunched" and left brow raised as if I were "surprised" lasted one min. Rubbed my forehead n it settled. I circled area in which it happened, wasn't happening in the pic. Scared, crying

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