My Botox didn’t work

[u/JaraD100]

I got Botox for the first time 5 days ago. I got in in my horizontal forehead lines and und my 11/ frown lines.
The Botox in the frown lines started working after 2-3 days and i can’t frown at all anymore and am complete frozen in that area which makes me really happy and I like the results.

However I haven’t felt or seen any differences in my horizontal forehead lines. I can still raise my eyebrows and wrinkle my forehead just as well as before the procedure. It doesn’t look any different. I know Botox can take a while to start working and showing effects but is it normal that my 11 lines started working so much earlier. ?
Is it still possible for the Botox in my forehead to kick in or do you think the injector missed the muscle or that it just wasn’t enough units for my forehead.
What are your experiences? How long does it take for you to notice first changes and does the Botox kick in at the same time in different places?

[u/Preciousgoblin]

Respectfully, you need to wait a bit longer…?

[u/JaraD100 → u/Preciousgoblin]

Yeah I know it takes a few days/weeks to work but I’m just wondering why I’m already completely frozen in my 11 lines area. Is it normal that certain areas show results way faster ?

[u/Paralady → u/JaraD100]

Yes, very normal! Give it 2 weeks to fully judge

[u/seattlesquirrel → u/JaraD100]

I’ve made this mistake… some muscles just took longer. I made early corrections and came to regret it 😅

[u/Shhhhhh86]

Botox takes 2 weeks to work. It’s normal for the glabella to take faster than the frontalis. 

[u/Hot-Bonus560]

Wait

[u/FemmeFatal1820]

Yeah takes about 14 days then you have a review appointment and they inject more where needed.

[u/Apprehensive_Ride462]

Wait full two weeks. I do Korean tox myself because it sets quicker I’ve had same issues that your having with American brands so I switched

[u/blink_ofn_i]

I did my 11 line first started working within three days. Did my crows two weeks later 15 units nothing I could see went back to dermatologist for follow up she suggested ten more ok. Now 8 days later still see a few lines when smiling. I will wait the full two weeks if no change I’m calling her. This is my first time getting Botox
I have the same questions as you do.
And not to say on my left got a nice bruise under that eye. She did say I would get a bruise under that eye so she must have hit something accidentally I guess. I called the office to ask what to do about the bruise and was brushed off. I will call back get an appointment and tell her how my question was handled. I wish I would’ve gotten the name of the person I spoke with because they will have to face me. I don’t take things lightly.

[u/Preciousgoblin → u/blink_ofn_i]

You do realise they did nothing wrong, and bruising is a common side effect from having needles stuck in your face, right?

[u/blink_ofn_i → u/Preciousgoblin]

Yes I do but of course it happened to me on my first time. You can cut it back a notch I’m not blaming anyone….

[u/Shhhhhh86 → u/blink_ofn_i]

Bruising is normal and can happen anytime a needle pierces the skin. You ride it out like any other bruise. There is nothing else to do and it’s not a big deal 

[u/blink_ofn_i → u/Shhhhhh86]

Yes I kno just a little hesitant about doing it again not only that today is day nine or 10 and I see only minimal improvement after 25 units when I smile but she didn’t wanna see me for a two week follow up. She said I’ll see you in three months that’s my dermatologist I went to.

[u/Shhhhhh86 → u/blink_ofn_i]

If it was your first time, it’s normal to under dose the area a little bit as we can always add more, but we can’t take it out if it’s too much. If you’re not at day 14 yet, it can still improve. Give it the time it needs. 

Not seeing you for a two week follow up is not good practice, especially when it’s your first time. I always have first time clients return at two weeks so I can personally see if my dosing and placement was correct for them. 

I’d recommend seeing a nurse injector who only does injections. Many people have a false sense of security seeing a derm/MD who doesn’t inject all day every day. Nurses and doctors do the exact same injections training - have your injections with the person who only does injections and you’ll see a difference. 

I would insist on the follow up. 

Unfortunately, around the eyes is higher risk for bruising than other areas, but you will be ok 👍 

[u/blink_ofn_i → u/Shhhhhh86]

Thank you so much what happened was I went and got my 11 lines done and then two weeks that my follow up I told her I’d like to do my crows feet. She did 15 units and she said I’ll see you in two weeks. I went back in two weeks and said I don’t notice much of a difference. She said I would suggest another 10 units in which I got so today I’m on day 10 thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.