Do I Need a Botox Topup?

November 24, 2010
Asked By:Corkgirl in Toronto, ON

I'm 33 and got my first ever Botox injection for glabellar lines 13 days ago. The doctor I went to said he usually uses 25 units so I presume that's what he actually gave! He told me top-ups were free if I wasn't happy with the effect 5 days later. It definitely made it harder to frown but there's a tiny twitch of movement left. Difficult to even see if lighting is poor. I suspect there might be a bit more when I frown unconsciously. Should I go back for more or is this an acceptable result?

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November 26, 2010

Answer: Some movement is normal and natural looking after botox injections.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 26, 2010

Answer: Some movement is normal and natural looking after botox injections.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 5, 2011

Answer: Still have some residual frown activity after Botulinum Toxin (Botox and Dysport) injection

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 5, 2011

Answer: Still have some residual frown activity after Botulinum Toxin (Botox and Dysport) injection

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2014

Answer: Botox- a good result.

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Paul Vitenas, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 4, 2014

Answer: Botox- a good result.

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Paul Vitenas, Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 29, 2010

Answer: Wait two weeks to three for full Botox effect

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 29, 2010

Answer: Wait two weeks to three for full Botox effect

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 28, 2010

Answer: Your final result from Botox will be evident around 10 days after your treatment.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 28, 2010

Answer: Your final result from Botox will be evident around 10 days after your treatment.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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