I am 23 years old and have been wearing a tight ponytail since i was about 14. I will usually loosen it during the time i am home or sleeping. I feel very different when i let my hair down, i feel as if my skin is sagging. My family tells me its psychological and that they do not see a difference but I notice a difference on my forehead i feel as if its sagging- this has been bothering me beyond words. If it does indeed stretch your skin, is it irreversible? If i wear my hair down going forward
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October 4, 2014
Answer: Does wearing hair tight stretch the soft skin tissue of face? is it irreversible?
I suggest you wait about 2 weeks and if you don't see any improvement by then, return to your injector for a followup. I wouldn't give up on Botox, yet!
The "Spock" or "Mephisto" effect, where the eyebrows become more arched, can happen after Botox cosmetic treatments in the forehead and around the eyes. This effect is temporary and may be due to the technique of the injector or a patient's inherent muscle activity. Additional Botox can help...