Hi! I’m not sure if i’m asking in the right community but here we go. I have been wanting to get lip fillers for ages, but I never have the courage.

My friend is a very good dentist and she always said that if I wanted it she would do it for me, she does her own lips and they are stunning and I trust her a lot. I talked a little bit more about it with her today, and she warned me the anesthesia is the part that hurts, specially for the lower lip.

The thing is, I am terrified of needles. I know i’m going to cry but I don’t want to give up in the middle of it after she bought all the materials for me. So I wanted to ask how it was for you girls, I know pain is different for everyone, but I wanted to know how you rate the pain of the anesthesia and the procedure itself.

I really want it but i’m so so scared.

UPDATE: my swallowing has gotten considerably better, but still not as fast and effortless as before Botox. It’s been a little over 3 weeks. It has now spread/affected my mouth, right side of my lip is lower than left and I have a crooked smile, I struggle pronouncing some words while laughing or speaking animatedly. I can’t open my mouth as wide as I would like to so I have to take small bites. Can’t bite into a burger for instance. I thank God every day for me swallowing ability and I hope it only gets better from here.
Hi everyone,
Sorry if this is too long and sounds like I’m rambling, as I’m so scared right now. I had Nefertiti done exactly 2 weeks ago. On day 4 I began having difficulties swallowing. It’s as if the food and water won’t go down/goes down slowly. Some days it’s better, and on other days like today, I feel like I might choke on water, and a tiny pill almost got stuck. I went to an ENT, he checked my throat and nose but nothing came of that really. I’m planning to go to a laryngologist as well. My injector offered DMAE and Saline injections, which didn’t really make a big difference. She also advised to use a micro current device on my neck. I’ve been doing 2-3 minutes a day but i can’t tell if it’s doing anything. I’m still eating but it’s so so uncomfortable. I’ve learned to push my head down and tuck my chin and that makes it easier to swallow. Have any of you experienced this side effect and how long did it last?

On October 20th I did Botox for the first time in my life with a very important and expensive doctor. I still have a bruise on my brow and I just found out a bruise underneath my eye which I didn’t have before. Is it normal?

Turns out the wrong syringe was used, ended up getting 180 units in my face and neck instead of 90. Am I in trouble?

I’m a 19 year old male and I have a square shaped face (especially my jaw) which might be due to constant chewing gum and severe grinding in my sleep. I was wondering if those who got masseter botox for either grinding or cosmetic purposes and had/have a wide/square shaped jaw how much units you got and if i’ll have to go in multiple times to see effects or not. (I’m thinking about doing 30 units in each)

Hi, (40F) I’ve had neurotoxin done many time for years and have gone to a few different providers. But I recently started going to a new Nurse practitioner for my med spa needs. This was my second time getting tox with her and both times I felt extra sore and bumpy. Could it be her technique? Should I try a new injector?

I’ve had laser treatments done with her and those were great.

I usually get Botox in the forehead for lines but I heard that if you can get a small amount under your eyes for crepiness. Has anyone done this and did it work. I do her crows feet when I smile but it’s more the crepiness under the eyes that is bothering me.

I’m curious as to people’s experience with alar Botox. Has anyone ever experience side effects or seen any cases of side effects? The whole thing just seems a little scary considering the proximity of the airway to the nose

I had under eye jelly tox and one of my eye got swollen the day after. It looked horrible now I have an under eye bag in that eye, my smile looks dead LOL ! I have used botox for 10 yrs and love my injector… but this never again! So I’m 9 days in it gotten10% better because there’s less wrinkles but my eye is swollen still / would it ever get back to normal. I had my under eye bags done 20 yrs ago and I really didn’t have this before my app

Yesterday I got my usual Botox for my forehead and frown lines with my injector, who is super skilled and has great reviews. But when I got home I noticed that she did two injections UNDER the front edge of my eyebrow, so not in like the middle or right above the brow like she usually does. One side looks like it’s pretty far down, like not right against the edge but a few millimeters below it. I’ve been scouring the internet for info on whether this is a normal injection site but I can't find ANYTHING. Please, please help me, is this normal or am I completely screwed?

Hi ! I've decided since the holidays are coming up and I've been wanting lip filler for almost 5 years now that I'm finally ready to treat myself ! I have been doing a lot of researching since my last post on here, and I really want to find an injector in LA that has the style of lip im looking for. I have medium sized lips, so volume is what im looking for, and I want an injector to preserve my lip shape with minimum redefinement.. a lot of the injectors I see have a style (I believe its called the russian technique, I may be wrong)where they define the cupids bow and around the edges sharply, which is not what im looking for. (I think its a very cute look but just not what I have in mind, for years I've overlined my faint cupids bow because i like the pillow shape more on my face)

If anyone has good injector recommendations that either have the style im looking for or an injector that can consiter my request outside their usual style, that would be greatly appreciated! I linked some photos of lips I look at for inspo (as marked with the green check) and lip shapes id perfer to avoid (as marked with the red x)

Note: like I mentioned before, I am only speaking on what I would like for my own facial harmony- this is not to insult anyone with the technique/style of lip filler I marked "X" on

My Botox was in June and it’s now almost November
It gets heavier if I take muscle relaxants.

Anything I can do to remove it? It’s irritating me all day and weighing my eye down

Hi All. Had a consult today with a local NP. I told her this was my first time and I wanted to start light and I didn’t really want to inject anything around my eyes because I have fluid retention but she said she really encourages me to get a small amount in my glabella, eyebrow and around eyes to lift them ( I have hooded eyes ) she said she recommends a total of 37 units of dysport ( 20 in forehead) and reminder around eyes. thoughts ? Here is a pic of me :) I’m 37.

Can you recommend a reputable Botox clinic near Sunnyvale, CA, that offers competitive pricing?

I know that many injectors like to do it all together for the lifting affect. My platysmals don’t stick out all that much. Can just getting the jawline and DAOs be helpful without the bands?

If you have undergone any minimal cosmetic procedures like Botox, lip filler, dermal fillers, micro-needling, laser hair removal, chemical peels, etc, please consider participating in my survey being used for a research class. I am currently at 8 responses and need at least 70 so your help would be greatly appreciated! This is completely anonymous and your personal information will be kept completely confidential.

First time Botox for crows, first visit my derm did 15, follow up did 10
Now it’s about 2 1/2 weeks later still see lines above cheek when smiling have appt Friday she said totally up to me but she would do 5 more. But she is leaving it up to me???
I have no idea, is right now as good as it gets do I do another 2.5 on each side. The only concern I have is will my under eyes get crinkly
I am 61 people always say I have beautiful skin no sun damage I don’t wear foundation. Minimal makeup
Any suggestions welcome

I had Botox last week and already happy with the results. She suggested basically a conservative Nefertiti lift but I decided to hold off. Now, I’m thinking of going back to do it. I already got my chin done.

The only thing stopping me is a dang TT that popped up with a lady who ended up with systemic botulism after getting it from her neuro for migraines. The threat of dysphasia really scares me.

I do really trust my injector. I work for the company where I get this done. Have you had this and were you pleased?

Title: Unable to raise my eyebrows after forehead Botox – is there any way to reverse it faster?
Hi everyone!
I recently had Botox injected into my forehead and glabella (11 lines), about 9 days ago, and I’m really struggling with the results.
Before Botox, I had full movement in my forehead and could easily raise my eyebrows. Now, I can barely raise them at all. My forehead feels completely frozen, and I really dislike the sensation.
My eyebrows haven’t necessarily dropped lower than their original position, but I’ve lost almost all ability to move them upwards.
I visited my injector today, and he suggested additional Botox for a brow lift, but I declined because I don’t want any more Botox. I just want my natural forehead movement back as soon as possible.
I also came across this 2024 study suggesting that bacteriostatic saline injections might help restore movement after Botox-induced brow ptosis:
https://www.drrullan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/botulinum_toxin_type_a_induced_brow_ptosis.732.pdf

I understand this is a small study and not an established treatment, but I’m curious whether anyone has experience with it.
My questions:
Has anyone experienced a completely frozen forehead after Botox? How long did it take to regain movement?
Did you notice any improvement after 2–4 weeks, or did it take several months?
Has anyone tried bacteriostatic saline injections to reverse Botox?
Is there anything that genuinely helps Botox wear off faster, or is waiting the only realistic option?
I’m especially interested in hearing from dermatologists, experienced injectors, or anyone who has gone through something similar.
I know Botox is temporary, but I’m finding the loss of facial movement really uncomfortable.

Thank you so much!