I have been using Botox around my eyes and forehead for about a year. My last treatment was about 3 months ago, but I have recently noticed these strange vertical humps on my forehead, mostly when outside and I am probably squinting. Are these from treating the horizontal lines? Is there a way to prevent my forehead from looking like this?
Answer: Vertical bumps Thank you for your question and photograph. My advice is to wait a full 4 months to evaluate facial movement when all Botox is likely to be worn off. Botox, injected properly, is meant to soften lines and relax muscle movement. Best of luck.
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Answer: Vertical bumps Thank you for your question and photograph. My advice is to wait a full 4 months to evaluate facial movement when all Botox is likely to be worn off. Botox, injected properly, is meant to soften lines and relax muscle movement. Best of luck.
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Forehead "bumps" The bumps are not from Botox, they are from muscle motion of the corrugators. Since it's been 3 months since your last Botox injection, another injection should make them go away. Your injector may need to go a little farther out on the left side since it looks like you are getting a little recruitment out there.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Forehead "bumps" The bumps are not from Botox, they are from muscle motion of the corrugators. Since it's been 3 months since your last Botox injection, another injection should make them go away. Your injector may need to go a little farther out on the left side since it looks like you are getting a little recruitment out there.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa Aesthetic Centers
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Wrinkles after Botox Thank you for your question! It appears from your picture that these bumps are simply because the Botox is wearing off on the left hand side, between the eyes. With a little more time, the right side will most likely be active, as well. I would discuss this with your board certified injector to be sure this is what is going on. I don't think this is necessarily caused from the Botox, it is simply time for another treatment. Hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Wrinkles after Botox Thank you for your question! It appears from your picture that these bumps are simply because the Botox is wearing off on the left hand side, between the eyes. With a little more time, the right side will most likely be active, as well. I would discuss this with your board certified injector to be sure this is what is going on. I don't think this is necessarily caused from the Botox, it is simply time for another treatment. Hope that this helps!-David Gilpin
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Are these vertical bumps on my forehead from Botox? Bumps are from the muscles of the glabellar area (between the eyebrows) contracting. You are three months from your last Botox treatment. A new treatment should do the trick.
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Are these vertical bumps on my forehead from Botox? Bumps are from the muscles of the glabellar area (between the eyebrows) contracting. You are three months from your last Botox treatment. A new treatment should do the trick.
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September 8, 2016
Answer: Botox causing Vertical bumps? Hello ACL2016,We appreciate your question and photo. The muscle that causes the horizontal lines on one's forehead (frontalis) is different than the one that can give vertical lines between or just above the eyes (corrugator). When one muscle group is paralyzed it is not uncommon for muscles nearby to "compensate" and contract stronger than previous. It appears from the photo the "bumps" are being created by active corrugator muscles while the remainder of your forehead (frontalis) is paralyzed from the Botox. Speak with the professional currently doing your injections about having some Botox in this region and this problem should be resolved. Wishing you well.
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September 8, 2016
Answer: Botox causing Vertical bumps? Hello ACL2016,We appreciate your question and photo. The muscle that causes the horizontal lines on one's forehead (frontalis) is different than the one that can give vertical lines between or just above the eyes (corrugator). When one muscle group is paralyzed it is not uncommon for muscles nearby to "compensate" and contract stronger than previous. It appears from the photo the "bumps" are being created by active corrugator muscles while the remainder of your forehead (frontalis) is paralyzed from the Botox. Speak with the professional currently doing your injections about having some Botox in this region and this problem should be resolved. Wishing you well.
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