Under treated and over paying for Botox? Movement in forehead and eye area after 6 weeks. (photos)

The price of Botox operation depends on several factors such as the difficulty of your case and your request for your operation area.
In my practice, prices for Botox operation reaches from 325 Euro up to 350 Euro range. If you want to learn more you can visit my profile.

It is best to follow up with your treating physician and discuss your expectations for treatment.  Typically if your botox isn't lasting 3 months you may need more botox.

Thank you for your question.  Rather than venting in this online forum one may be more effective with confronting the treating physician.  Most reputable physicians would want to know if a patient is satisfied and happy with the results of treatment.  In my practice if a patient came back at two weeks with persistent movement then we would discuss additional treatment to correct the appearance.  Reach out to your physician and let them know of the movement persists.  Good luck.

In most cases Botox results last 3-4 months with good injection technique and proper dosing. There is a small group of patients for whom Botox will last less than the 3-4 months. My concern when injectors price by area is that they are tempted to use a lower dose to improve their margins. That is one reason why I just use per unit pricing. If under injection is the problem in your case, then a higher dose will give you a longer duration of action. I would discuss with your injector your concerns and ask to know how many units were injected into your frontalis muscle. In my practice, I usually inject 8-10 units into the frontalis in the average patient. Males and those patients with a stronger frontalis muscle of course require more Botox.

Hi, thank you for your question.  Botox in cosmetic surgery is used to immobilize nerve impulses from reaching selected facial muscles in the forehead.  Several rounds of treatment are suggested as the drug needs to build a residual base on which to build on.  The results of Botox are expected soon after the injection, but reaction times vary. It’s been 7 weeks since your procedure and you shared your concern about there isn’t enough immobilization (i.e., your eye area still has movement).  I would suggest that you give it some time for the full effect of the drug’s binding to its muscle receptor, to manifest more fully.  By the 12th week after your procedure, the drug is no longer bound to its muscle receptor, making it an ideal time to have a second injection. Waiting longer means that the effects wear off and the next treatment will not have a residual base to build upon, it will be like starting over from scratch. Others prefer to wait longer, having follow up injections when the drug has mostly worn off but may still have some residual effect – this would be at 4-6 months after the 1st injection.  And still others wait till they see unacceptable amounts of movement of wrinkles before returning for more injections. 

You need to get your Botox how you like it but beware that there are some trade offs. Over injecting the forehead can lower the brow. I prefer my patients have some movement of forehead but maximum brow lift. If you paid by area you should get area how you want it. If you want no motion, go back and ask for that to be corrected.

In the a past few years there has been a movement toward less paralyzation of the musculature with Botox. In my office we aim to have no lines at rest but still have some movement because we feel this is the best of both worlds. You don't look "frozen" but the wrinkles aren't getting a chance to be etched into your skin. We expect some motion after treatment and just because you can make wrinkles or folds at full contraction doesn't mean the Botox isn't doing what it's meant to do, which is to keep your skin looking fresh and youthful. More Botox initially may seem to last longer (less movement) but it doesn't really make a difference in the end, everyone still needs re-treatment after 90+ days.  I can never understand the need to not be able to move when you express yourself. So, possibly your doc is in the same mindset of many of us and that is to make you look good without looking frozen or fake.  

Go back to see your doctor to discuss your concerns in person.  If you are not happy with your results, then you should see another doctor for your injections.  I do think that paying by the unit is a better situation for the patient than paying per area.  When you pay a flat fee per area, the injector may have an incentive to use a lower number of units, which could possibly lead to sub-optimal results.  Regards,Dr. Ort

Obviously, you have lost faith in your doctor and you should sit down and talk with her about your expectations and how you can achieve them. $600 is not overcharging for this area

Thank you for your question pele713. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expressions such as those seen when one raises the eyebrows or smiles. In our office we have patients return two weeks after their treatment at which point the peak effect of Botox is seen. At this time we take after photographs to assess the results and determine if additional units are required. If the recommended dose is used at the initial treatment and the results are not perfect, we provide complimentary additional units. In this way we are able to guarantee our results. Some offices charge for Botox by the unit, while others charge by the area. Please follow up with your doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!