I received Botox back in October 2015 in my forehead and glabella. It was a total of 30 units. Afterwards my right eye would twitch consistently every day for a few months till the Botox wore off. I really want to get more but I am scared of this happening again. Did it have to do with the Botox?
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Botox is a fantastic treatment for wrinkles around the face. Twenty units is the amount of Botox that is typically put into a given area such as the glabella. For the best cosmetic results please consult an expert since it is not just the "units" injected but the proper placement of Botox or f...
Carl A. Powell, DO, FACS, FAACS- Account Suspended says:
It is highly unlikely the Botox injections caused the death of your friend. First, the amount of Botox injected for cosmetic purposes is very small and little gets into the blood stream. In the event it were an allergic reaction to the Botox protein, she would have reacted to the injection m...
Thank you for your question. The number of units required are based on the number of areas you plan on treating. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more 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...