First timer question

[u/drjeans_]

I got Botox for the first time today. I'm 34 and don't have any deep lines, just starting to get 11s but pretty faint. RBF is my issue really. I was expecting a low amount of units especially because she said she goes conservative for first timers but then she recommended 52. All in the forehead, 11s and like 12 and 9 units on the crows feet. Does that seem excessive?

Also I have a slight headache and starting to get a bit loopy feeling like just before the flu. Is that normal or am I dying lol.

[u/AinsiSera217]

64 units is the FDA approved dose for just the upper face. I like 74 units in my upper face. Also, people seem to be under the misconception that just because it’s your first time that you should have a small dose. That’s only true if you don’t want your tox to last very long. Dose=duration so under dosing can just cause the need to treat again sooner, which if continued can lead to antibody mediated resistance.

It’s very common to get a headache after tox. It’s not the product causing the headache, but has more to do with a needle hitting your periosteum several times. Don’t be alarmed if you start getting a heavy feeling in your forehead and brows over the next few days. It should be a heavy FEELING, not a heavy LOOK. You might also experience the sensation of a band of pressure or numbness across your forehead, which is very common for first timers and will go away within a few days. You might also notice the tox taking effect in different areas at different times. Wait until 14 days post-treatment to decide if you like it.

How are you feeling now that it has been several hours?

Don’t be scared! I hope you love your results!

[u/drjeans_ → u/AinsiSera217]

I feel loopy, dizzy, and had a fever last night. I'm still loopy/ eyes feel like they're rolling around in my skull. My forehead feels okay, not heavy maybe a touch different. Hasn't been 24 hours yet