Botox - Anyone done it?

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#631
I haven't read the entire thread (sorry!), but has anyone tried Botox and it didn't work? A few years ago my dermatologist used it on me and I was happy with the result. Kept it up, then it quit working. Then he tried Restylane and it didn't work either. The area that I'm most self-conscious about is the parallel (ll) lines between my eyebrows.

Maybe I need to go to someone else or can you develop resistance to it?
 
#632
I am 27 and have always been a frowner (when i study, think, am pissed off) so the 'eleven' lines between my eyes is intense. I had it done back in october has a free trial because I was with my sister who was getting lip injections. and I LOVED IT!! i literally didn't have the elevens anymore!

its feb now and literally they came back out of the blue (i.e. i wasn't paying attention) They aren't has severe as before but enough that it is noticeable. I am going in today to get some more injections.
 
#633
cotinara said:
I am 27 and have always been a frowner (when i study, think, am pissed off) so the 'eleven' lines between my eyes is intense. I had it done back in october has a free trial because I was with my sister who was getting lip injections. and I LOVED IT!! i literally didn't have the elevens anymore!

its feb now and literally they came back out of the blue (i.e. i wasn't paying attention) They aren't has severe as before but enough that it is noticeable. I am going in today to get some more injections.
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Yeah that's what Botox does, it relaxes the muscles so that it isn't as contracted as it previously was. It lasts for months (depending on how your body copes with it), but you'll need follow up injections. What scares me is that there are some doctors who aren't fully aware of what botox is and risk giving more of the drug than what's recommended just to have a "longer effect." We really need to watch out for those and do our homework before anything else.
 
#634
Myrkur said:
Is it also possible to use botox for just a little lip plumping but still looking natural? Or do you always get the botox effect?
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No, that's not what botox is more. It's more of a muscle relaxant that "gets rid" of wrinkles by relaxing the tensed up muscles controlling it. You might need a filler or possible even re-contour your jaw instead. Some people do that to give more emphasis to the lips by slimming down the jaw.
 
#635
Done it on my forehead.. The results are stunning. Made my forehead completely smooth... Abit over smooth that it looks shiny. Lol
An I can't move my forehead at all...
And my eyes seem to be more droopier because I can't use my forehead muscles.
Does this happen to anyone else?
 
#636
alicelin1990 said:
Done it on my forehead.. The results are stunning. Made my forehead completely smooth... Abit over smooth that it looks shiny. Lol
An I can't move my forehead at all...
And my eyes seem to be more droopier because I can't use my forehead muscles.
Does this happen to anyone else?
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How long has it been since your last injection and how long have you been using botox? That's just what botox does - relaxes the muscles by interrupting nerve signals that control it. But I would be careful of where I go to because if your eyes sag because you can't move your forehead muscles, then you'd end up having ptosis or worse, permanent paralysis of your eyelids.
 
#637
kianpark17 said:
How long has it been since your last injection and how long have you been using botox? That's just what botox does - relaxes the muscles by interrupting nerve signals that control it. But I would be careful of where I go to because if your eyes sag because you can't move your forehead muscles, then you'd end up having ptosis or worse, permanent paralysis of your eyelids.
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i know that the first 2 days after I have it done, my eyebrows feel heavy which automatically makes it look like my eyes aren't fully open. But that goes away and you shouldn't feel that heaviness anymore. HOWEVER if you feel like your eyes are droopy, you can't physically open you eyelid or someone notices no movement when you attempt to open/close call the doctor IMMEDIATELY. They will want to know/monitor like the previous poster said it could by ptosis and go away (personally experience it will go away with time, you will regain ability) with time or permeant paralysis.
 
#639
cotinara said:
i know that the first 2 days after I have it done, my eyebrows feel heavy which automatically makes it look like my eyes aren't fully open. But that goes away and you shouldn't feel that heaviness anymore. HOWEVER if you feel like your eyes are droopy, you can't physically open you eyelid or someone notices no movement when you attempt to open/close call the doctor IMMEDIATELY. They will want to know/monitor like the previous poster said it could by ptosis and go away (personally experience it will go away with time, you will regain ability) with time or permeant paralysis.
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yes, most injections are rather routinely done and is treated as any ordinary injection. And I agree, ANY prolonged lost of sensation, eye/eyelid control, or loss of perception should be reported asap! I haven't heard of anyone going permanently blind over botox but paralysis should never be taken lightly.
 
#640
Worked like a charm in my case and lasted for 6 months. I heard that some lasts shorter and that it depends on our body's metabolism. It's a "quick" fix if you don't want to have a face lift.
 
#641
alicelin1990 said:
Done it on my forehead.. The results are stunning. Made my forehead completely smooth... Abit over smooth that it looks shiny. Lol
An I can't move my forehead at all...
And my eyes seem to be more droopier because I can't use my forehead muscles.
Does this happen to anyone else?
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Never happened to me. Maybe the doc used too much? Mine wasn't as "stiff" as I thought it would be and I could still move my forehead muscles. Droopier eyelids? I'd ask for a refund lol
 
#642
Hi everyone. I was just wondering what are the usual AREAS that botox is injected. I know forehead, eleven, and crows feet are mentioned a lot. But, I was just wondering if anyone has had botox for under eyes and jowls. Also I have what some call an Orange peel chin. Very ponderous. Acne scarred. Can botox help in this area or not really? Sorry for all the questions
 
#643
NicolesCloset said:
Hi everyone. I was just wondering what are the usual AREAS that botox is injected. I know forehead, eleven, and crows feet are mentioned a lot. But, I was just wondering if anyone has had botox for under eyes and jowls. Also I have what some call an Orange peel chin. Very ponderous. Acne scarred. Can botox help in this area or not really? Sorry for all the questions
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I don't think that it would work for your jowls since the muscles attached to it isn't the main problem. I think a facelift would be the best option. For under the eyes, I'd be VERY cautious of who will perform it because I've read a lot of procedures that have backfired and have resulted in ptosis (sagging eyes). For an orange peel chin, I think that botox will work in this case. Whether or not fillers will be needed will be up to the doctor I guess.
 
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NicolesCloset said:
Hi everyone. I was just wondering what are the usual AREAS that botox is injected. I know forehead, eleven, and crows feet are mentioned a lot. But, I was just wondering if anyone has had botox for under eyes and jowls. Also I have what some call an Orange peel chin. Very ponderous. Acne scarred. Can botox help in this area or not really? Sorry for all the questions
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Yep, Botox can be used for jowls, but effectiveness varies. However, you really need an expert for Botox on the lower face.

Also, I believe Botox can be used sparingly under the eyes, but it would be in conjunction with Botox in the crow's feet. Again, one for the experts only and some doctors will refuse to put Botox under the eye. Really, for the under eye, your first port of call is laser and fillers.
 
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