I just turned 30 and I always told myself that once I reached 30 I wanted to start doing preventative Botox. I am planning to get 30 units tomorrow and the units are going to cover my forehead and crows feet area. What side effects should I look out for? Is there any long term affects I should be concerned about?
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The effects of Botox are temporary with results lasting approximately three to four months. It does not cause skin to stretch or sag. In fact it is used by many patients are a preventative measure to keep skin looking youthful and healthy. You can learn more by visiting my website or from an...
Hi @Liz599807, I am sorry to hear about this. It is possible that the botox was inadvertently injected into one of the smile muscles. I am not sure how long ago the injection was Botox typically lasts 3-4 months. Best of luck, Dr. Ghazizadeh
Thanks for your question. There are rare cases of individuals who do have 'neutralizing antibodies'- meaning that their immune system has produced antibodies which inactivate botulinum toxin used for cosmetic or therapeutic injections. Again, this is extremely rare. I've been injecting since...
