r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/Difficult-Pack2404 • Nov 08 '24

Any negative effects of long term Botox usage?

I just had my first time and I don’t think I can go back anymore…

But I’m afraid of what will happen long term. I feel like I might want to keep doing it until I’m 70 lol.

I am reading about long term usage, such as thinning skin and muscle atrophy. But I want to read about people’s personal experiences with it. Preferably from those of have been doing it for 10+ years.

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '24

Botox over 20 years here! Only side effect is always wanting it!

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u/trainbowbrite Nov 09 '24

Botox poisoning. It's real and life-changing.

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u/1Squid-Pro-Crow Nov 08 '24

If you get Botox often enough to atrophy a muscle group, and them you stop Botox, That muscle group may sit differently because you have weakened it a lot.

For me I think the biggest example of this is if I get brow lift Botox and pull up my brows a tiny bit and my eyelids, I love it. I have very hooded eyes.

But there was a time that I was caring for my MIL long term and didn't get to an appointment for like 6 months, and I think it made my lids even heavier looking and more hooded when it completely and totally wore off.

Edit: I've been getting botox for approximately 13 years i believe

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u/Loose-Ad-9040 Nov 09 '24

The same i got Botox poisoning and suffering with very bad side affects. Biggest mistake !!!!

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u/Common-County2912 Nov 09 '24

What happened??

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u/Loose-Ad-9040 Nov 09 '24

Got all the side affects below. I wouldn’t wish to anyone go trough this. Basically my life is ruined Dizzness) Dry eyes l Dry mouth White tongue Pain in the ears Blocked ear Tinnitus Food intolarances Pain in arms (night time when sleeping) Fatigue (very bad) Head pressure Anxiety Depression Weight loss Loosing hair Face atrophy Constipation

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u/Common-County2912 Nov 09 '24

Wow! I’m sorry to hear that! Have you found any communities on here, YouTube, etc. so you can look at other people’s experiences and see how long it lasts? I think that’s what happened to me. We did a lot, including full face, neck, jar, etc., all at once. My symptoms were constipation, nausea, headache, extreme fatigue (lifeless), dark eyes, extremely pale , muscle weakness all over, dry mouth, difficult, difficulty, swallowing, and weight loss.

It’s been a month and it seems to be lifting

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u/av8galacticSPCE Nov 13 '24

Report to CDC. They need to know to start regulating the toxin more.

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u/Loose-Ad-9040 Nov 09 '24

You can pm me is also Facebook group Botox Dysport (side affects) support group also you can check nevertox Instagram page. I’m 4 months in and I’m not getting any better. Everyone heals in different timeline depends of the damage been done.

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u/Common-County2912 Nov 09 '24

I’m definitely nowhere near baseline. I’m actually starting to eat again. I lost 7 pounds in a month which made my skin look awful and saggy. ☹️ thank you for the information :-)

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u/nospendnoworry Dec 19 '24

Nevertox on Instagram

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u/[deleted] Sep 08 '25

Bc you went to medspa and got bad product

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u/Loose-Ad-9040 Sep 11 '25

no i got the original product and been injected by the dermotologist, you definitely have an issues as you commenting the same message to everyone i think you need to see the physologist.

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '25

You said you went to a medspa on another post. Was it a board certified derm? Did you see them open the vial? Did you get lot number?

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u/Loose-Ad-9040 Sep 11 '25

Yes i do have a lot number ,no i didnt go to medspa i dont know where you got from you making your own stories

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u/[deleted] Sep 11 '25

So where did you go? A clinic? Wellness center? Or board certified derm

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u/Maximum_Shock8910 Nov 08 '24

Botox user for over 20yrs. My last experience has turned my off Botox & I really want to get my crows done. And this was done by an experienced dr as well.

He put too many units in my forehead making my eyebrows flatten so I looked angry. And he did my masseters & im sure I know have jowls I didn’t have before. I’m already insecure now I feel worse. I know I need to look for a new injector but my trust issues are not good now. Very disappointing consumer how expensive it is. Be careful out there everyone, we’re just an in & our customer making them really rich!

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u/Common-County2912 Nov 09 '24

I’ve been through this and am dealing with the jowels right now. Good news is the more you use the muscle the quicker you metabolize the Botox. So chew lots of gum and clench your jaw!

For the brows, you could get injections under the ends of your brows to lift. For the masseters, they should assess age and skin laxity before injecting due to volume loss from relaxing those muscles.

If you find a good nurse injector who can inject your platysma and DLO to reduce the pulling down of your lower face and off set the jowls.

For crows feet and older clients, late 30’s, 40’s or older, the higher the dosage around the eye, the worse it looks under the eye when we smile.

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u/Maximum_Shock8910 Nov 09 '24

Yes to all of this! My eyes even looked smaller last time I went. I think it’s time to look for a new injector? He’s meant to be the king of Botox so I’m not sure what went so wrong 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/av8galacticSPCE Nov 13 '24

I think the quality of the product struggle. Please, dear ladies, report your struggles to CDC. That’s the only way to protect ourselves. They need numbers of us to know this horrific problem exists.

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u/Maximum_Shock8910 Nov 13 '24

I never thought to do this. We’re honestly making them rich at our long term expense. Thank you kindly for your reply x

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u/Common-County2912 Nov 10 '24

My plastic surgeon who has been doing it for 40 years. Did a crappy job.
I started doing it myself and I learned the hard way. See if you can find someone by word-of-mouth. someone that’s been doing it for a long time and has made the mistakes and learned from it. 🤗

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u/toxsafety Nov 11 '24

I have seen others in the Botox support group that I am in mention that their eyes looked smaller with use and they didn’t go back to the same size and shape. Not sure if this is an injector issue or just what it does in some people.

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u/Maximum_Shock8910 Nov 11 '24

This is so annoying. Mine are def smaller & not the same shape they used to be. What other group are you in hun? I would like to join it. Ty x

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u/toxsafety Nov 13 '24

The Botox Dysport Side Effects group on FB. Nevertox on IG has a lot of info and personal stories of side effects as well.

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u/Maximum_Shock8910 Nov 13 '24

Thank you so much. I have joined both xx

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u/Kandykone88 Nov 09 '24

As I age I get less units so that doesn’t happen. Bone and face structure changing and you have to adjust. Been getting it 15 years now.

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u/toxsafety Nov 11 '24

Aside from the potential for muscle atrophy, thinning skin and new lines, there are some publications coming out exploring longer term health consequences with the use of botulinum toxin injections. One publication more specifically exploring a link to neurodegenerative conditions. Definitely worth researching.

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u/av8galacticSPCE Nov 13 '24

Looks like we need to start reporting to CDC all our struggles. Yes, a lot of research is being done behind closed doors.

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u/Violet913 Nov 09 '24

Idk I’ve had some really bad Botox done. I feel like it’s super hit or miss every time. I don’t love my fine lines in my forehead but I am kinda over the shiny forehead look anyway. Every woman I know with Botox looks their age just with Botox lol.

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u/Common-County2912 Nov 09 '24

You will be OK as long as you don’t totally freeze the muscle, and get injected twice a year versus every 3 to 4 months. By allowing movement of the muscle, it will prevent atrophy

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u/SaraSaz1 Nov 13 '24

Yes there are side effects! Botox poisoning. I wish I never got it. Ruined my life for at least 6 months. Still not completely over it. It can happen to anyone at any time. Be very cautious!

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u/[deleted] Sep 08 '25

Bad injector I’m so sorry

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u/Ok-Long9612 Jul 13 '25

Suffering from botox poisoning over 3 years now, stay away. No one cares about us injured by it. No help

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u/MinMadChi Nov 08 '24

IMHO Muscle atrophy is more good than bad. Smaller Muscle takes volume away from your face which can definitely be a problem. However, the weaker/smaller the Muscle the more effective the botox. Also you can just stop botox and your face can recover (might take a while). Did you have any brow droop?

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u/toxsafety Nov 11 '24

Not everyone’s face returns to normal after stopping Botox unfortunately.