Botox - Anyone done it?

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#647
NicolesCloset said:
Thanks everyone. Im confused about what units are. How is that determined? How much should someone buy for noth eyes
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Hi, NicolesCloset!

Units are for measuring a volume of liquid. 1 ml (or cc) = 100 units

However, there is NOT a direct relationship between Botox and the volume being injected.

This is why:
Botox comes in vials of 100 units, BUT the material must be reconstituted (think "diluted") with saline... Most doctors will reconstitute with between 1 and 2.5 ml (sometimes even 4 ml). This would translate to each 1 ml (cc) syringe containing between 25-100 units of actual BOTOX.

Hope this helps! :)
 
#650
Sunshine said:
Has anyone ever had it??? I have some questions!
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I have just done my first ever botox in Seoul on my jaw cuz I have angular chin, not that huge but enuf to make my face look big on photos *frown*.

Anyways, after the botox when I checked the bottle, I found out that it was EXPIRED!! It wrote: EXP 2010/09. The doctor claimed its from Allergan and the bottle stated it was Allergan but I kinda doubt so. Anyone had done angular chin botox before? And what was the unit given? And where can I ask for help in Seoul? Help.....
 
#651
MoneyPennie said:
I recently has dysport. I was concerned with some forehead lines but my main concern was eye brow warping. These pictures it's a little hard to see. The top picture was before the after was a week later. Try added a bit more dysport to my right eyebrow since this picture as it was sitting a little high. Before I had it done my eyebrows would warp significantly when I smiled. It was getting worse as I got older.


Actually is there any difference between Dysport and Botox? Have you taken botox before? Hmmm..I'm just wondering..
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#652
I just had a shot today..... It HURTS SO MUCH! The botox was injected in the muscles while u grit your teeth, so it HURTSSSSS! No anaesthesia/numbing creams. I felt like my jaw just had a severe exercise. I had difficulties eating onigiri in the first hour. But at night, my jaw feels & looks good already tho i was told to see result in 2 weeks.
 
#653
I have done Botox injections (for V-line) jaw area. It is very effective for me after my 3rd injection. i remembered the 1st AND 2nd time wasnt very obvious and effectiveness only lasted for about 4-5 months for my case. It will gradually become very obvious-looking when the people around you noticed and compliment your looks. It takes a while for your body to react and different people have different levels of absorption rates. I am very pleased with my v-line after botox treatment but it is a temporary effect. And not very cost effective.
I done it in Singapore and signed a package (4 injections in 1 package), <$3000.
Once your face starts to react faster, it will not need to inject every 4 mths, you will only need to 'touch up' every 6 months
 
#654
Princessdiary said:
I just had a shot today..... It HURTS SO MUCH! The botox was injected in the muscles while u grit your teeth, so it HURTSSSSS! No anaesthesia/numbing creams. I felt like my jaw just had a severe exercise. I had difficulties eating onigiri in the first hour. But at night, my jaw feels & looks good already tho i was told to see result in 2 weeks.
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As they say, no pain, no glory. Congratulations tho! Where did you get your shots taken?
 
#655
I had mine about 1,5 years ago on the forehead and only now are the lines coming back. Pure genius! Had it done with a plastic surgeon though. Would never do it with someone without a medical degree.
 
#656
Hi everyone!
New here... :smile1:
I have had Botox for a few years now.. only around forehead and between the eyebrows (on that crease that so many people get).... It's amazing! And because I really don't have lines anywhere else (good genes Praise God)... I get pretty long lasting results with the Botox too.. I only really have to do it once every year or even more :) But I do get mine done by a plastic surgeon. :smile1:
 
#659
I have done botox for my squared jaw twice... once last march and another one two weeks ago. The first time I had 100 units. 35 units on each jaw muscle and another 15 units on each chin so enhance the V face... result was pretty obvious but it was too much for me as I had stiff smiles for the next 3 months. The botox i did two weeks ago, I only had 25 units on each jaw and I think it is pretty decent. Generally botox is quite good for jaw muscles but effect lasts about 6 months?
 
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Princessdiary said:
I just had a shot today..... It HURTS SO MUCH! The botox was injected in the muscles while u grit your teeth, so it HURTSSSSS! No anaesthesia/numbing creams. I felt like my jaw just had a severe exercise. I had difficulties eating onigiri in the first hour. But at night, my jaw feels & looks good already tho i was told to see result in 2 weeks.
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Oh dear... The minimal you should get is probably iced pack to be placed on your jaws for awhile before the injections. Results will be prominent in two weeks time, especially when taking photos. Try not to consume food like squids etc.... Hope you will like the outcome! :smile1:
 
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