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First Time Botox User - Houston, TX
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I've dealt with teenagers since 2002 - hence the...
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I've dealt with teenagers since 2002 - hence the angry look. Haha, just kidding! :) In all seriousness, I started noticing my 11's ten years ago. The last few years they seemed to have really set in though and I have done a little research on Botox in the past but swore that I would never have any "work" done. I would just grow old gracefully. My mom says "I've worked hard for this face and plan on keeping it"- well I tried that and I guess I am more vain than she is because I really want those lines gone! They age me and make me look like I am mad all the time, when the truth couldn't be further from that. I have worn bangs for a very long time and use them to help camo the lines.
My youngest daughter had a Fraxel Laser treatment a few years ago, and the provider was great, so I called them to make the appointment. They are a dermatologist office and not a med spa place. They took a few photos of my face prior to the procedure (scariest part of the visit! LOL.) She came in and told me about the procedure and risks. I was really nervous about doing it after reading all of the reviews here on RealSelf so she said we would go conservative and use 20 units and then evaluate the results. The actual procedure only took about a minute and it didn't hurt a bit (I've been through laser tattoo removal and after that a mere single needle stick at a time doesn't bother me.) It's been about 3 hours since the treatment and I have a slight headache. No other noticeable symptoms. I can't see the injection sites and as of now no bruising.
I'm uploading photos pre-treatment and 5 minutes after treatment. I will update the review in a week to see how it turns out!
My youngest daughter had a Fraxel Laser treatment a few years ago, and the provider was great, so I called them to make the appointment. They are a dermatologist office and not a med spa place. They took a few photos of my face prior to the procedure (scariest part of the visit! LOL.) She came in and told me about the procedure and risks. I was really nervous about doing it after reading all of the reviews here on RealSelf so she said we would go conservative and use 20 units and then evaluate the results. The actual procedure only took about a minute and it didn't hurt a bit (I've been through laser tattoo removal and after that a mere single needle stick at a time doesn't bother me.) It's been about 3 hours since the treatment and I have a slight headache. No other noticeable symptoms. I can't see the injection sites and as of now no bruising.
I'm uploading photos pre-treatment and 5 minutes after treatment. I will update the review in a week to see how it turns out!
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December 12, 2013
This is a great review. I love that you documented 5 min after so other members can know what to expect. I'm anxious to see your photos after a week. Also what were some of the risks the office mentioned? Were there any you were not previously aware of from your research?
December 12, 2013
Thanks! None of the risks mentioned were any different than what I have read about here. She helped with my anxiety about getting the dreaded eye droop by explaining the muscles and why that happens (too much injected into wrong muscles etc.) So far so good. The lines haven't disappeared yet but do seem somewhat softer. She told me I have very strong glabella muscles (and deep lines) and it may take more than one treatment for them to completely go away. I was fine with that - especially since I wanted her to be conservative the first time out. I decided I would rather go back for a little more if needed than get too much and have unwanted side effects.
December 12, 2013
Wow, "very strong glabella muscles" that sounds like a compliment...hahaha. I agree, better to under-do than to over-do. Crazy what genetics passes on to us...I think you're looking great. And of course you see the 11s, but others see the entire face :). Thanks again for sharing. Each story helps somebody make a confident choice to do or not to do a procedure.
December 12, 2013
For sure post your 1 week pics. I'm anxious to see if they relaxed more as time passed.
UPDATED FROM mlb502
3 days post
Three Days after treatment
Here are a few photos 3 days after treatment. The lines are a little softer. I hope will get more smooth over the next week and a half (they say 14 days should be full effect.) In hindsight, I should have done a scrunchy pre treatment photo (BTW does anyone else thinks it funny to make the scrunchy face? I laughed every time I tried - even at the docs office! :))
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December 12, 2013
It is funny. I think it's funny even to take selfies, but I think it's my age. Your 11s are looking great for 3 days! I'm shocked you can still scrunch that much post botox. Time will tell. Thanks for your amazing documentation. We'll see on your next update how it's working. Happy Holidays!
December 19, 2013
Alicia, I don't understand the purpose of realself if when I ask a question you ask that it not be answered.
December 12, 2013
December 16, 2013
I read your review - one of the ones that made me very nervous! Did you have it injected for forehead lines as compared to the 11's?
December 16, 2013
I was only there to be treated for forehead lines as I didn't have 11's. This injector talked me into my glabella area, saying it would "lift" and "open" my eyes. I had a total of 21 units in all between the forehead and glabella. I had been treated for 2 years for the forehead lines with beautiful results and no side effects.
December 16, 2013
Thanks for taking the time to read. I hope it was helpful in some way! I had injections for my forehead wrinkles and in my glabella - just 21 total. I was told this is a fairly small dose, but it seeped into my eye muscles. It's still completely shocking to me after 18 months.
December 17, 2013
ExposeBotoxSideEffects, Thank you for replying. I read your profile and looked at your pics. When this happened to you was it the first time you had the glabella injected? Did you use a new injector when this happened? How many units would you normally have injected to treat only the forehead and not the glabella? From the research you'd done could this have happened from only treating the forehead? Thx
December 18, 2013
December 19, 2013
Exposebotoxsideeffects, The world needs more people like you. Someone who genuine cares about others. Thank you for taking the time to respond.
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.
Ha ha! Glad you had a good experience getting rid of those teenager induced elevens ;)