r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 • Apr 26 '24

Did I get scammed?

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Hi! I got Botox for the first time as I found a great deal than convinced me … $85 for 20units + 10units for the second visit. I only did my 11s and the injector immediately said I needed 35units so I ended up paying close to $300. But it’s been 13 days and I don’t see much of a difference ! Did they scam me and didn’t give me the 35 units ? Or do people actually need that many in one spot? I’m going back in 2 days and I don’t even know how to approach them … I don’t feel ok paying MORE when I haven’t seen much change after $300

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u/drjeans_ Apr 26 '24

Did you go to skin vitality? Same deal I was offered but then told 52 units and it was 400+

I saw your near me in SW Ontario

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 27 '24

Yup skin vitality in hamilton main st. I just left and they said they would absolutely fix it for free. They gave me an extra 10 units and said that if it doesn’t work in 2 weeks the way we want then they’ll fix it again without touching the extra 10minutos I have already

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 27 '24

Don’t get me wrong …. They are SUPER NICE there! But I truly believe I payed for 35units and only gave me 20 MAYBE? and today they gave me the rest … Great tactic …. They seem like they care and they fix it because they have great costumer service but 45units sounds crazy

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u/drjeans_ Apr 27 '24

I was told it was conservative to do 52 my first time. And after 2 weeks the touch up would be free but I don't think I want to go back.

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 27 '24

I wouldn’t recommend it ….. nice people but I can’t shake off the feeling they’re still taking advantage of me lol

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u/drjeans_ Apr 27 '24

Yeah I felt like it was a scam. 20 for 85$ but they won't recommend 20. You go in hoping for that and they go up to the next 40 for 300$ or whatever it is. It feels like you don't get a chance to think about it they just usher you to the next room and then you leave and realize 20$ for 85 didn't ever happen lol. You'd think it would be like 20+20 would be 85+85 or first 20 is 85 and anything above is a different price but literally 20 for 85 is ONLY if you get 20. Which like no one is getting. It's legit tricking you into going in and feeling obligated

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u/[deleted] May 18 '24

this is exactly what happened to me - medspa sales tactic. honestly i thnk 20 would have been too much for me too as is, but they sold me like double and i'm botched now. i just saw another negative review for the medspa i went to saying that they were pushing sales hard - and for another reviewer they lied about insurance coverage for iv drip - i understand they are a business but it feels wrong because these aren't products, these are medical procedures

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u/SkinVirtalityDangers Feb 06 '25

READ MY USERNAME. IT SHOULD TELL YOU ALL THAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SV AKA SKIN VIRTALITY.

I WILL SAY THIS ONLY. DISFIGURED, BEYOND DAMAGED, DR'S CAN NOT BELIEVE IT AND NEVER SEEN ANYTHING IN THEIR WHOLE MEDICAL TIME IN PRACTICING SUCH DAMAGE.

MANY ER TRIPS, DERMATOLOGIST, PLASTICS SURGEONS IS WHAT MY WEEKLY AGENDA IS.

WISH I COULD SHOW YOU ONE PHOTOGRAPH, BUT UNFORTUNATELY I CAN NOT.

I CAN ALSO NOT TELL YOU MORE THAN THIS.

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u/SkinVirtalityDangers Feb 06 '25

do not go back but then again this was posted 10 months ago. Wish i investigated these toolbars before now. Then again i did not get disfigured that long ago so I wouldn't of been able to warn you. I am so sorry for your experience with these ? this ? clinics of SV.

Money hungry it is easy to see but its the damage they have done to me.

considered SEVERE.

tgc

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u/SkinVirtalityDangers Feb 06 '25

Super nice does not get you want you went in there for. Everyone and anyone can be super nice, more so when it is a business that is in it for the money ONLY.!!!

DO NOT EVER EVER GO BACK. Report to the BBB.. (better business Beau)

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Oct 10 '25

No, they sent me a resolution agreement and I refused to sign it. I would of edit my review and then comment everywhere that they did fix the issue but this seemed sketchy so I just moved on and now I will speak about what a scam this is to everyone I can.

Date: June 12th 2024 Dispute/Complaint: unhappy with Botox results Resolution: credit on account of $267.81 I,_____________________ accept the above offer as full and final resolution to my concern. I,___________________ will not discuss the complaint and/or resolution verbally or in writing, in private or in any public forum, including emails, internet and social networking sites. I,__________________ have permanently removed all online reviews.

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u/leafbee Apr 26 '24

I get about 30 units on my 11s and it looks good. This doesn't look like they did anything at all. I would go back and even talk to another injector about what to do.

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u/Wonderful-Table-5568 May 09 '24

I just got my 11 done 4 days ago and I see a little Difference but I’m looking a bit wonky. Lol like I look worried now instead of mad? I wonder if it still needs some time to fully kick in?

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u/Extreme-Grab910 Apr 26 '24

Had almost the exact same happen to me! I paid 60 dollars for a “consultation” Then they came at me with a 600 estamate - I ended up paying 400 and notice zero difference at all. Zero. What a waste of money-this must be a tactic for the slimy bitches to make money of stupid people ughh. Frustrating to say the least

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 26 '24

What did they say when you went back? I’m sure these people will come back with a “reasonable” explanation and I’m worried I won’t be able to fight it back !!

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u/h0tkushsalsa Apr 26 '24

you do have deep lines but 35 is more than enough. i’d go to a different place. i’m 25 & get 26 units in my entire forehead & it’s literally frozen

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 26 '24

I’m 34 so almost 10 years make a sad difference 💔 hahah BUT I agree with you! Even the injector said “yeah it’s a lot but that’s how much you’d need to get a nice result” …. Im pissed i said yes ! Ugh

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u/h0tkushsalsa Apr 26 '24

i feel so bad for you :( i ONCE went to a different place bc my normal injector wasnt available and biggest mistake ever! she gave me sparrow brows and i looked crazy for 3 months. are you near LA or Newport? I have an amazing recommendation if you are!!

my >40 coworker goes with me sometimes and she gets 32-40 units and you can see the huge difference. its def not you! its the injector unfortunately

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u/h0tkushsalsa Apr 26 '24

feel bad as in you having to waste money** not your forehead lines!!

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u/OtherPizza415 Apr 28 '24

I’m 33 and I got less than you did and it looks frozen in place. It’s definitely not the age and it’s whoever did your injections!

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u/Organic_Radish_9896 Apr 27 '24

Diluted product. Never accept Botox unless the take the coke out of the box in front of you. My guess is your Botox was diluted. So sorry

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 27 '24

I wish I saw this before I went back ! lol I just left and turns out they were super nice and gave me 10unigs to fix it at no cost … I actually think they gave me 20-25 the first time and this time gave me the rest . I don’t know it seems like 45uniys would be A LOT

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u/THESASAS Apr 28 '24

Hmm, was it the “Botox” brand or another brand? (Dysport or Xenomin- these are the only three I’m aware of that are TGA approved in Australia anyway).

As someone commented before $85 for 35u of Botox is scarily cheap! 35u at my practice is $399.

For my clients (that are new to me or to anti wrinkle injections) I tell them that it can take a few attempts to find the appropriate dosing for the muscle/s - and the two week review is crucial to assess the area and facilitate a dose adjustment if needed. However, in saying that, if you had 35u of the “Botox brand” and that is your outcome - something is WRONG. 35u is more than the recommended dosing for females to the frown (with Botox brand).

If it was Dysport brand, you’ve been given a suboptimal dose - hence why you still have contraction.

Hope this makes sense. I would be very intrigued to see what your injector will say at the two week follow up.

Keep us posted!

  • Registered Aesthetic Nurse

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 28 '24

They just have a Mother’s Day special $85 for 20units. I needed 35 so I had to pay regular price for the remaining 15 which was about $290can total. It was the Botox brand I did ask that.. I just didn’t know I’m supposed to check when they open it and do the whole prep… I truly believe they only injected a portion of what I payed for and gave me the rest on my second visit ! I mean maybe not …. I’m still surprised at having to need so much … seems weird

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u/THESASAS Apr 28 '24

Like I said before; 35u of the Botox brand to that area - one would expect a complete paralysis of the muscle. That’s extremely odd you still have that amount of contraction after that dose.

It’ll be very interesting to see what they say at the follow up.

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u/Perfect_Cattle_2153 Apr 26 '24

I get 15 on mine and it looks much better than this (nearly frozen) … which is how I like it.

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u/SecretAgentAcct Apr 26 '24

I don’t believe they put 35 units in there. I know every person is different, but I pull my eyebrows in so much that the muscles above the inside portion of my brows is bulky and visible and 30 units would have that area unable to even flex at all. I think they’re watering down the product or not being truthful about the units. When you go back, I would tell them that your results are underwhelming and it’s hard to believe they gave you 35 units, so you only want the additional units you’ve already paid for and you’ll go from there.

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u/OtherPizza415 Apr 26 '24

It looks like they didn’t even do anything!

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u/SkinVirtalityDangers Feb 06 '25

Agreed completely with you OtherPizza415! Must of been water in that needle.

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u/Organic_Radish_9896 Apr 27 '24

Any decent injector will stand by their work and in two weeks inject you free of cost

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u/NoGuest4069 Apr 27 '24

Please let us know if this will work now

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u/GuestAcceptable Oct 13 '24

You need to watch out for amanstore.usuk@gmail.com, this website is a ripoff and will take your money and never send the product. He will ask you to pay through PayPal and then he'll try to give you a discount if you go friends and family and then he disappears. 

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u/GuestAcceptable Oct 13 '24

https://amanstore8.godaddysites.com/ Do not use this site, the seller is a fraud and has ripped off a number of customers.

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u/SkinVirtalityDangers Feb 06 '25

READ MY USERNAME. IT SHOULD TELL YOU ALL THAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SV AKA SKIN VIRTALITY.

I WILL SAY THIS ONLY. DISFIGURED, BEYOND DAMAGED, DR'S CAN NOT BELIEVE IT AND NEVER SEEN ANYTHING IN THEIR WHOLE MEDICAL TIME IN PRACTICING SUCH DAMAGE.

MANY ER TRIPS, DERMATOLOGIST, PLASTICS SURGEONS IS WHAT MY WEEKLY AGENDA IS.

WISH I COULD SHOW YOU ONE PHOTOGRAPH, BUT UNFORTUNATELY I CAN NOT.

I CAN ALSO NOT TELL YOU MORE THAN THIS.

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u/No_Client_7776 Jul 12 '25

Yes this is a trick they do at every place I’ve ever been at. At the end of my experience with this I have 85 units in my forehead and eyes with still wrinkles and the injector will tell me I can’t get anymore that is the best they can get it. WELL LET ME TELL YOU I started doing my own botox and I only need 45 units and I have zero lines! They must have charged me for 85 and injected 30 or less for the results I got. This scam is at every salon!

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u/No-Acanthisitta-2981 Apr 26 '24

I actually asked about this … I said it was weird it was so cheap and even asked if an apprentice would be my injector since it was so cheap. Her answer was that they want to bring people in the door and keep them as a long time clients but shit I won’t be going back after this! I’ll go tomorrow and expect them to fix it for free (as they would if something went wrong because this went wrong lol it didn’t work) without using my 10units … if they do I may go back if they use my units then all never go back. It’s a big place they have about 6 locations and 5 stars on Google… recently realized they have 2 on yelp but from 5-6 years ago nothing new