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First Time Botox User - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM mlb502
3 years post
2 years 10 months later...
$260
I did go back and get more botox. Actually, I've gone back twice a year since and go today for my 6th injection. Over the time, my 11s don't come back as fast as in the beginning. I'm going on 8 months since my last treatment and they are just now really starting to show again. The last time I went, I got a little eye droop on my left eye that was terrible, it has since gone away and I will talk to her about that when I go see her today. Last year I had fillers injected into the 11s but truthfully the results weren't any better and it costs a lot more, so I won't try that again. Here are pics from this morning. I'll update in a week or so.
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UPDATED FROM mlb502
2 months post
2 Months out
My 11's are already getting stronger again. I am not sure if I want to go back or not even though I hate the 11's. Not being able to move my inner eyebrows was really weird...and I have to wonder about the other muscles around my eyes/forehead that are compensating. Are they going to get really strong and then start causing other lines to form elsewhere?
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J at RS
February 7, 2014
Two months is pretty fast, I wonder if they didn't inject enough botox in the first place. It is always better to be under-injected versus over-injected, then you know next time to get a little more. Do you think you will go back to the same doctor, if you decide to do it again, or find a new one?
mlb502
February 7, 2014
I will go back to the same provider without hesitation if I decide to go back. They are very knowledgeable and professional. Not a little hole in the wall med spa or anything. They provide medical and cosmetic dermatology services and they also have a division that handles research. I recommend them to anyone in the Houston area. They handled my daughters fraxel laser treatment in an excellent manner and she was only 13 / 14 at the time. I am still considering going back for a second round... it still makes me a tad nervous. :)
J at RS
February 7, 2014
Yeah I understand about being nervous to do it again. Glad you like your doctor's office, that is a huge part of getting good results. I'm sure should you decide to try it again they will offer some good advice to get longer results next time. There are two other products that work like botox, called dysport and xeomin. You can read about them on RealSelf. Some people have better results with them (and some people have better results with botox). Whatever you decide to do, keep us in the loop!
March 24, 2014
With any new drug it's best to start low and go slow. Assessing your response before going full throttle was smart. Some people love that glass-like look. It's not for everyone. Gradual increase in units will allow for more subtle results over time…people will think you got a new haircut or lost weight.
UPDATED FROM mlb502
7 days post
1 Week post treatment
Lines a little softer and harder to make the scrunchy face, but still not completely smooth. I am going to wait until next Monday to see if there are any other changes the second week. I may just wait it out 3 months and have her use a few more units next time (she did say that it may take a few regular treatments because the lines were so deep.) I'll just see how it goes... The lines are much better than they were so waiting 3-4 months wouldn't be out of the question.
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December 16, 2013
I'm surprised you can still move your face so much after a week, but at least your elevens look much smaller now. It definitely can take a few visits before you figure out the perfect amount of units. Always better to start with less and try a little more each time versus overdoing it and being stuck with a frozen face (or side effects like eyebrow drooping). Keep us posted as to whether you decide to get a little more this go around or if you opt to wait. I think you look great!
February 3, 2014
Exactly, something is not right with procedure. She shouldn't be able to move her forehead at all, especially not after 10 days.....
btw proper botox should actually last 6 months or longer, not 3 months!!!
February 6, 2014
Did you read the reply she already send you? She didn't want the effect you're talking about. It was her decision.
December 16, 2013
I've read it can take on average 14 days to see results. It's super interesting to see your updates. Thank you!
December 26, 2013
i takes around a week to get the full effect. botox will wear off in around 3 months. if you're frown lines aren't gone in around a week, it means you also need a dermal filler like juvaderm to iron out the static folds. doing botox again and again won't help. you need both products. i know because i've been there.
February 3, 2014
ask for your money back, plain and simple...
who ever that doctor was, and i hope you didnt let some nurse do injections to your face, either-way...ask for your money back or have them corrected.
evidently , who ever did this, didnt do the injections probably....after 10 days, you should never ever be able to crunch your eyebrows like that, they should move at all period!!!
February 5, 2014
I asked her to go lightly with the units she used because I was nervous. She told me I would need more because I have very strong muscles and to go back if I felt comfortable with getting more. Not her fault. She did a great job as far as I am concerned and just followed my requests. I opted to wait it out and not go back for an adjustment.
February 5, 2014
I would like to add that it was my first time out and I was ok with less than 100% smoothness while I evaluated how Botox works and how it would make my face feel.
February 6, 2014
Yeah that's understandable......but in my opinion, you shouldn't able to move your forehead the way u do after 10 days.
February 6, 2014
From what I understand you are correct... if I go back I will need at least 25 units if not more.
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