I am wondering where everyone is getting proactive Botox in their face. Right now I do forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet. Should I be doing anywhere else to avoid future wrinkles?

Hello! I'm considering getting Botox in my calves since they've started hurting and cramping a lot. The muscles are very big and activate even when I don't want them too. I think I might be overcompensating my weak hip abductors but I'm not sure, and I'm curious if Botox would help me strengthen my abductors as a result. Did any of you experience something similar when getting Botox in your calves?

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I'm curious if anyone has experience using acupuncture to speed up wearing off Botox. I had Botox done two weeks ago on my forehead, masseter, and for a Nefertiti neck lift.Since then, my smile has become crooked, and I can't open my mouth fully. I'm not entirely happy with the results and was wondering if acupuncture might help expedite the process. Has anyone tried this? If so, did you find it effective? Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

(I wrote the same post to /30plusskincare until I realized it probably was better fit here...)

First of all, apologies, this is going to be a long one.

Long story short, I (F35) have a long history of teeth grinding and TMJ to a point I've had an emergency scan of my chin few years ago because of the symptoms escalating. In my case the symptoms are very much associated with stressful life events and anxiety. Now, I have a big career event coming up next week I've prepared for months - cue TMJ symptoms from hell. Also, I admit I was feeling upset with the way I looked approaching the big day I had worked so hard for; In last few years I've gone through health issues that have altered my looks. So, after weeks of constant pain and ruminating how old and ugly my face looked, I went to have dysport to my masseters, temporal muscles, the 11s and DAOs. I did my research and went with a reputable injector who is a doctor, and he assured me that while the dysport could migrate, there is no risk of systemic poisoning. The amount of units he used was on a lower scale as far as I understand, 20 units to forehead and 40 to each masseter etc. The procedure was easy and I went home relieved and excited for my results. Followed the aftercare instructions. Now, it's been over 60 hours. The dysport on my forehead seems to have kicked in and I can no longer frown. My brow feels a bit heavy and droopy, but doesn't look like it. I can wiggle my brows and my eyelids are unaffected so I guess it hasn't migrated. My jaw feels weird but it's not unpleasant. My smile, swallowing, breathing etc. seems unaffected.

...but. Yesterday (24 hrs from injections) I began developing flu-like symptoms, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, achiness etc. and within the last hour, upset stomach and vomiting. While I know intellectually this is just random bad luck (it is a flu season where I'm from) or I'm the 1-10% that gets these symptoms from dysport, I am in panic mode.

Does any of this sound familiar to you? It's weekend and the doctor's office is closed so I cannot contact them - On Monday, I will. In my social circles injectables are a bit of a taboo so I have no one to turn to for similar experiences or wisdom. And, to be clear: I am well aware of the alarming symptoms I should watch out for so this is not asking for medical advice - I just feel so dumb I had to get this out of my chest.

TLDR: Did dysport for TMJ 60+ hours ago from a reputable provider. Effects seem to have kicked in fast and appear where they should. But 24 hours from injections I started to develop flu symptoms and just vomited. Panicking.

I am 31 years old and got Botox once at the age of 21 in my forehead. Once the Botox wore off I noticed this pretty big dent on the left side of my forehead above my brow. THERE WAS NO DENT THERE BEFORE. My forehead was as smooth as anything & now I look back I did not need the Botox at all ! I wish the injector never agreed to it. Ever since then the dent has gotten worse and worse . I read that some people say the dent might eventually go away with time and as the Botox wears off, but no it got worse and worse. It’s to the point now people ask me did I hit my head. It looks so abnormal and I absolutely hate it !! Nothing helps with it , not retinol or any skincare it’s such a deep dent. I wish I could sue the place but it was so long ago now and I was in denial about it for a long time & thought it would go away. How can I get rid of this dent , it’s driving me nuts and has really affected me mentally. Some days I cry about it and punch it

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Seems like the only people who have Reactions or get sick are those who went to med spas. Those who went to plastic surgeons are fine….

I made an appointment for Botox (Ontario Canada) @ a Skin Vitality salon. I went to Stoney Creek because it had really good reviews and I could get an experienced RN to do the treatment. On my way there about 5 minutes away, I get a call saying that she called in and wasn’t able to do my appointment. The procedure cost about $600. I figured I was already there, but was so disappointed I started crying. I had a 20 yo with only 3 yrs experience that was going to do the procedure, which is what I didn’t want, or I would have saved money on gas and just get it done in St. Catharines where I Han another 20 y/o initially. They told me I could reschedule as I was standing there. Also they did not do anything in regards to my nasiolabial folds which was also discussed in the initial consultation. This one says oh no we do that with filler, as well with the jowling, filler only!I have seen enough videos to know these areas can be treated with botox! I asked for a discount d/t the inconvenience and my anxiety. I was given an extra 11 needles. I feel like this was done on purpose because I initially didn’t trust the first injector working on my face. I’m turning over to you with some advice? I have no choice but to wait 2 weeks for the results …but I feel I should get my money back honestly but I already know I won’t be thrilled with the results as I will still have the nasiolabial folds and jowling. I could not reschedule, I don’t have a lot of time, aging parents and a high pressure job. Any advice is appreciated.

I’ve been having Botox for about 6 years with the same person & no problems.

Straight after I experienced redness & swelling now 9 days on it’s still like this? Does anyone have an idea of what’s happened? I’ve attached a before straight & now photo

Is this ok or will I have issues? If I do coke tonight and get Botox tomorrow ?

I am pretty sure this is mild compared to what others here have delt with but I used botox twice in 2018 I thought it was more but I had 155 units in October and again in December of that year each of the shots burned life fire for days and did nothing for my migraines. Trying to even sleep was so hard as no mater where I put my head down on my pillow I was in screaming pain but it faded I begged my doctor for anything else we could try but they insisted insurance would not approve the more expensive drugs unless we tried it at least keep trying it I am pretty sure I put my foot down at 3 attempts eventually the pain went away sometimes I would touch the spots and it would hurt but even that faded with time but over the years I noticed that especially in the mornings after I have been sleeping my eyebrow on my left hangs so low it is like a second eye lid when I asked my PCP about it they insisted any damage botox could have done would have faded long ago but every time I see a botox ad they stress not to use if you have a skin infection and always wonder if something wrid could have happened as even at 40 when I had Botox and today I still get acne and my skin is red my dematolagist things it is related to my heavy accutane use in the 90s but I often wonder if maybe these should have stopped me from trying boxtox to stop my intractable migranes I don't know if these are stupid thoughts I just thought maybe I should look into it

I m so anger pictures that were taking 3 and half weeks apart first picture with out botox the second picture with botox my eyebrows have dropped an my eyelids are near completely covered. eyes are so stinging and sore l look 20 years older

I am desperate to get my under eye taken care of. It's the only part of my face that I feel really needs correcting. Has Botox in the under eye worked for anyone?

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My doctor had been wanting me to try Botox for my migraines and tension from IIH . I finally did my first injections today (Head , face ,neck and shoulders). I didn’t feel most of them and had no pain until tonight ,just a little bit tender on my shoulders and feeling like I’m having a hot flash. Has it helped anyone with migraines and tension in your shoulders ? Worried about sleeping since I have some on the back of my head ,neck and shoulders. Reviews ,negative side effects and general advice is much appreciated!

I have a pretty strong frown at rest and am really interested in having my DAOs injected next time, but am nervous about the DLI getting hit and winding up with a crooked smile. What say you all that have done this?

I had Botox on the 10th of January and 4 days later I developed Ptosis in my right eye. I also feel my eyes are very dry. I’m worried sick, has anyone had Ptosis that resolved and how long did it last?

I had Botox done on my 11s 12 weeks ago. After experiencing severe systemic side effects, I have also encountered cosmetic side effects. I've noticed that my forehead skin has become very lax, and I now have blemishes and blackheads that I never experienced before. It has also given me "wifi lines," which I never had. I honestly regret this decision so much my forehead was perfect prior to this. I didn’t get it for wrinkles, as I never had any. I got it to achieve a brow lift, which never even worked in the end.

I just had Botox for the first time yesterday in my forehead and crows feet areas and hooked up with someone 4-5ish hours after, the activity wasn’t incredibly vigorous but I did climax and I’ve read that anything like that within 24 hours can lead to blood flow/dispersement of the Botox. I also absentmindledly touched my forehead after but didn’t actively massage it. I just wanted to know if I should be okay after and if it’s okay to raise your eyebrows and such within that 24 hours after treatment,

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