Botox - Anyone done it?

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#616
MarneeB said:
^It PREVENTS wrinkles? I had botox in several places for migraines but it didn't work, actually made them worse.
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If your face is not moving you're helping to fight agains "memory" lines caused by constant use of movement to that area of the face. For example people who get deep forehead lines when they frown, eye crinkles from squinting, nasal folds from smiling. It doesn't prevent them but keeps them from getting supper deep. I read this in a magazine once.
 
#617
chunkylover53 said:
How often does everyone have their Botox topped up? I am 7 weeks post-injection and starting to see movement return already. I am booked in for an appointment 3 months from the first visit, but I am wondering if the effects are wearing off faster than average (and frankly seeing those glabellar lines return is a rude shock!). Do you wait for all movement to return or just some movement before a revisit?
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Botox lasts on the average 3-4 months, although I do have patients that report it lasts 5-6 months. I would call the clinic from which you received the injections and let them know the effects are already wearing off. Several factors can affect Botox longevity such as: not enough Botox units injected, the Botox dilution, taking metabolism boosting supplements, or issues with the Botox vial from the manufacturer (Allergan), or immunity to Botox.
 
#618
MarneeB said:
^It PREVENTS wrinkles? I had botox in several places for migraines but it didn't work, actually made them worse.
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When I had mine done (for migraines) they did tell me it could cause headaches. How many injections did you have? Where did you have them? Did you have it from a migraine specialist? I ask because I started with someone who had "experience with migraines" but only did injections in my forehead and temple. Once I had my annual appt with my specialist and he referred me the dr told me the injections weren't enough. According to my dr, the FDA regs (and effective dose) includes 30+ (I think it's 31, but not sure) injections throughout the forehead, temple, neck, back of the neck etc. If your dr. is only injecting them in the forehead it won't do anything (at least most likely won't).

If it helps, I've done a lot of research on this and the benefits of botox are not that much better over placebo. My first treatment I covered but starting next year my insurance will cover them so I will continue (at least for now). If it was still out of pocket I wouldn't recommend it, but since it's covered I'll take the 1-2 migraine reduction.

If you have any questions at all please PM me. I've suffered from severe migraines since I was 9 so I can either offer advice or sympathy, depending!
 
#619
emcosmo1639 said:
When I had mine done (for migraines) they did tell me it could cause headaches. How many injections did you have? Where did you have them? Did you have it from a migraine specialist? I ask because I started with someone who had "experience with migraines" but only did injections in my forehead and temple. Once I had my annual appt with my specialist and he referred me the dr told me the injections weren't enough. According to my dr, the FDA regs (and effective dose) includes 30+ (I think it's 31, but not sure) injections throughout the forehead, temple, neck, back of the neck etc. If your dr. is only injecting them in the forehead it won't do anything (at least most likely won't).

If it helps, I've done a lot of research on this and the benefits of botox are not that much better over placebo. My first treatment I covered but starting next year my insurance will cover them so I will continue (at least for now). If it was still out of pocket I wouldn't recommend it, but since it's covered I'll take the 1-2 migraine reduction.

If you have any questions at all please PM me. I've suffered from severe migraines since I was 9 so I can either offer advice or sympathy, depending!
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I PM'd you!:smile1:
 
#621
Hi girls. I'm considering Botox for forehead lines, the horizontal ones. How many units is average for a starting, conservative dose? I'm trying to get a feel for pricing. My derm is offering a special for Juvederm with 10 units of Botox free. I'm 37 and my lines are just starting to bug me. I don't have 11 lines. Thanks!
 
#622
etk123 said:
Hi girls. I'm considering Botox for forehead lines, the horizontal ones. How many units is average for a starting, conservative dose? I'm trying to get a feel for pricing. My derm is offering a special for Juvederm with 10 units of Botox free. I'm 37 and my lines are just starting to bug me. I don't have 11 lines. Thanks!
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I think 10 units is a very small amount to make a difference. If I do whole forehead it takes around 30-40 units and may be 10-20 for eyes. I just did 2 weeks ago and use 50 units.
 
#623
marina230 said:
I think 10 units is a very small amount to make a difference. If I do whole forehead it takes around 30-40 units and may be 10-20 for eyes. I just did 2 weeks ago and use 50 units.
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I thought it sounded too low. I think my sister gets 30 units in her forehead, I'll have to look into getting more than the 10. Thanks!
 
#625
etilford said:
I usually get 77 units around my eyes every 3 months, but I use dysport and I love it. It lasts longer than Botox and it is cheaper:)
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Keep in mind the dosing for Dysport is completely different from Botox. Using 77 units of Dysport is roughly equal to 30-32 units of Botox, depending on the dilution of the Dysport. It is slightly cheaper but the longevity does vary from person to person.
 
#626
etk123 said:
I thought it sounded too low. I think my sister gets 30 units in her forehead, I'll have to look into getting more than the 10. Thanks!
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If you are treating just the forehead lines and not the area in between your eyebrows, 10 units is conservative but it does depend on the size of the person's forehead. If you include the frown lines ( the area between the eyebrows), then 30 units sounds more plausible.
 
#630
No. You can't put botox in your lips. You need a filler for plumping. You wouldn't be able to move your lips if you put botox in them.
 
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