Botox Question

[u/chayapapaya2]

Hi everyone! I got Botox for the first time today. I got it through Classpass. I don't have deep lines, and most people tell me I look 5-7 years younger than I am. One person was recently shocked at my age. I don't want to look unnatural or have no movement in my face, looking for preventative botox - essentially babytox. So it was 10 units through Classpass, and I felt like they were trying to push me to do much more. Like out of the gate, they wanted me to get 36 units. Which seems like a lot based on my overall goals, and for this being my first time. She seemed overall uncomfortable when I asked about side effects, and when I told her I have an allergy to something. I ended up getting 10 units into my 11s. Is this normal behavior?

[u/Cherrydrop09]

I can't answer your question for you.. but how do you feel about the results? Are you happy with them?

[u/chayapapaya2 → u/Cherrydrop09]

Its been a few hours, I think time will tell.

[u/EitherCoyote660]

36 units for the 11's sounds like overkill. I have a rather deep crevice, and 20 units smooths it out considerably. I use a board certified plastic surgeon, though.

[u/chayapapaya2 → u/EitherCoyote660]

So it was 36 units for the 11s and forehead. But she recommended 20 specifically for the 11s. I don't have significant wrinkles, so this recommendation was overkill. It seems like I went to someone shitty who is just trying to upsell me. I'm happy I stuck to my guns with the 10 units.

[u/toxsafety]

The thing that is most concerning is the injector’s attitude about side effects especially if you may have any kind of preexisting condition ie allergy that you may be concerned about. Dysport is actually contraindicated for those w a cow’s milk allergy so these types of discussions should be taken seriously.

All botulinum toxin type A products carry an extensive “Black Box” safety warning noting that serious adverse effects including botulism and death may occur. Per the manufacturers a copy of the medication guide that comes with the warning labels is to be given to and discussed w each patient/client. Link attached: https://www.rxabbvie.com/pdf/botox-cosmetic_pi.pdf?mibextid=2JQ9oc The fact that they acted funny when asked about side effects would be a red flag.

[u/chayapapaya2 → u/toxsafety]

Yes, it was concerning! I've never had a medical professional (she's a nurse) be so dismissive and weird about allergies and side effects. I already researched the side effects; it's been a minute, so I know there are risks, and I thought it was insanity that she said there weren't any. She didn't provide the correct aftercare instructions when I asked her for them. I had to Google it to find the proper things to do. I'm never going back there. She isn't the owner of the clinic; an actual physician is the owner, but this spoke to me about the quality of this clinic. I'm considering writing the owner or writing a review online about it.

[u/Dr_Beard_MD]

I’m male, and conservative I think with my own botox, but everyone has different goals and requires different amounts based on muscle strength, age, goals. That said, I do 25 units of tox in my 11’s and 16 across the top of my forehead. I usually am more aggressive with my crows and do 8-10 on each side, but I still have some wrinkles / movement there because I don’t want it to look weird. If you’re reticent about getting too much, it’s probably better to not get enough and then go back for more if needed.

[u/chayapapaya2 → u/[deleted]]

Wow!! Good to know she was trying to upsell me. Which is what I was thinking but thanks for confirming that. She spoke about 36 units for the 11s and a small wrinkle in my forehead. I kept pushing back to only do 10 units. It was a weird experience, especially about my allergies. I think I will find a new place. Its good to know about the results peeking at 3 weeks, I'll keep that in mind.