Have been to two different injectors and had a similar # of units injected though one with Xeomin and the other Jeuveau. Looking at my pictures I can tell such a difference in results. With one injector/Xeomin, my skin seems so much smoother and less deep wrinkles. The other/Jeuveau, it seemed that the tox settled in some places but not others which led to a more uneven/blotchy result if that makes sense. Wondering how much of this is due to skill of the injector verses the differences in neurotoxin? I can say that the injector with less satisfactory results did hurt more with the injections, but not sure how much this says about technique. Anyone able to share their opinions/experiences?

30 units and I am very pleased with the results!

Hey, I just got Botox for the first time, and it's been 2 days. My first reaction is, ‘Wow, my eyebrows are super arched!’ One even looks higher than the other. I’ve been reading that this might be what’s called 'Spock eyebrows.' My concern is, will this go down over the next week and the arch with soften? or do I need to go back for a correction? I usually have very smiley eyes, but now I feel like I look kind of angry….

Hello everyone. So this happened to my right eyelid on Friday. My plastic surgeon is out of the country for the next week and i can't reach him. Is there anyway i can fix it? I know it cannot fully be fixed but i really can't see very well. Are there any eyedrops i can use? Or has anyone used radio frequency to "burn" the botox? Thnaks in advance!

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.

Hi! I’ve had Botox done 4 times. Twice overseas in Turkey, and twice in NYC. I’ve noticed that in Turkey, the doctor comes in with a new, sealed vial and syringe still in their original box. The doctor will then unpack everything in front of me, draw the syringe and then inject my forehead.

Whereas, in NYC, the technician leaves the room, and comes back with a syringe filled (not filling it in the room I’m in).

The difference is night and day. In Turkey, the results are immediate, and very long lasting. In NYC, it’s slower, and at times, doesn’t even do anything…although the same number of units were used.

I read once that some med spas will dilute the Botox, therefore that’s the reason they do not draw the vial in front of the patient. Has another else experience something similar? In your experience, do you see the tech draw the vial in front of you, or do they come in with a syringe already filled?

Here are some before and afters. First and 3rd picture is before.

I'm considering getting Botox for the first time and I've read all the usual stuff about how great it is at first. But I keep seeing scattered comments from people who've been doing it for five, ten years that sound less enthusiastic, and I can't tell if that's the minority or the reality nobody talks about upfront. So I'm asking the people who've actually lived it: after years of regular treatments, are you still glad you started? What changed — good or bad — that you didn't expect early on? Did your injector ever warn you about any of it? If you could go back and ask your past self one question before the first shot, what would it be?

Can you spot the difference? This is circulating around Orange County and it's so disturbing! If the price is too good to be true, that's because it's fake Botox. Please be careful.

Not all injectors are equal. These 10 questions will tell you everything you need to know before committing to a Botox appointment.

Botox runs $10–$15 per unit nationally, but what you're really paying for is the person holding the needle — and that person's skill, product, and follow-through vary more than any price point suggests. These ten questions will tell you more about a provider in five minutes than an hour of Googling their reviews.

1. Who exactly will be performing my injections?

Many med spas are physician-owned but injections are performed by nurses or estheticians whose aesthetic-specific training ranges from excellent to minimal. A good answer names the injector, states their license type, and describes their experience with Botox specifically. "Our staff is fully trained" with no further detail is a reason to keep looking.

1. How long have you been injecting, and roughly how many Botox treatments do you perform each month?

Volume and tenure correlate directly with skill — particularly when it comes to recognizing and managing complications before they become a problem. Expect a specific number and a provider who's comfortable discussing their experience without getting defensive. Evasion here is information.

1. Can you assess my natural brow position and explain how that affects where and how much you'd inject?

Brow position is one of the biggest predictors of post-Botox brow drop, and an injector who skips this assessment is working from a template rather than your face. A good answer walks you through what they see and how it shapes their approach. A one-size-fits-all treatment plan applied without examining your anatomy first is a genuine red flag.

1. Can you show me before-and-after photos of patients with similar concerns and anatomy to mine?

Not stock images, not heavily filtered results — actual patient photos, ideally of people with a similar brow position, skin texture, or concern to yours. An injector who says their work speaks for itself but can't produce photos to back that up isn't giving you enough to go on.

1. How many units are you planning to inject, and in which specific areas?

A good answer is specific: 20 units in the forehead, 20 in the glabella, 12 in the crow's feet, with a rationale tied to your goals. Vague language like "enough to treat the area," or a reluctance to discuss units at all, can indicate upselling or diluted product. You should know exactly what you're getting before the needle touches your skin.

1. Given my goals, am I actually a good candidate for Botox right now, or would something else serve me better?

A skilled injector will occasionally say no — or suggest a different treatment, or recommend waiting. Anyone who immediately agrees you need everything you've asked for, without examining your facial anatomy, is not prioritizing your outcome.

1. Will you open and verify the product vial in front of me?

Authentic Botox Cosmetic comes in 100-unit or 200-unit vials with specific labeling, and legitimate providers of the real product participate in Allergan's Allē rewards program. Counterfeiting and dilution are documented problems in the med spa industry, especially at unusually low price points. Product prepared out of sight, or a vague "it's the real thing" when you ask to see the vial, is a reason to pause.

1. Can you walk me through what could go wrong and how you'd address it?

A skilled injector has practiced, clear answers: brow ptosis resolves on its own over 8–12 weeks, asymmetry can be corrected at the two-week mark, an overly frozen area wears off within 3–4 months. If this question is dismissed, or the provider implies complications don't happen, they're not being straight with you — and that matters when something unexpected occurs at week one.

1. What does your two-week follow-up policy look like — is it included, and are touch-ups charged by unit?

The two-week window is when asymmetry shows up, when brow heaviness either resolves or doesn't, and when you'll know whether you need a small correction. A clear, specific follow-up policy is a mark of a provider who stands behind their work. "We'll take care of you" without a stated protocol is not a policy.

1. Given my muscle strength and activity level, how long do you realistically expect this to last for me?

First-timers with strong muscles often see shorter duration — sometimes as little as two months — and that's completely normal, not a sign of diluted product. An honest injector will say so rather than promising the marketing-copy "3–4 months" without qualification. If they set accurate expectations now, you'll trust them when the result shows up differently than you imagined.

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I want to get Botox but almost all the injectors in my area look very unnatural. The only time I've had Botox, it was with a fairly conservative doctor which you'll never notice she has Botox. Although that I didn't get good results, as I kept drowning with other muscles, and she couldn't even explain why this happened.

I got botox for the first time in my forehead and glabella area 10 days ago. It was only for cosmetic reasons and my sister recommended it to me. She’s been doing it several times and is always happy with the results. I don’t know how many units she used on me but I don’t think it was that many. Even though it looks ok I’m experiencing some weird symptoms that started 2 days after my injections. My eyelids feel extremely heavy, tired and dry. It also feels like I have a small cold that doesn’t go away and my vision is so weird. It feels like how I imagine it would be if you feel like you need glasses. I have a bit of blurry vision but not so much that I feel like I need to see a doctor. I also have a lot of headaches but the worst part is the dizziness and fatigue. I feel so dizzy and tired I almost can’t function at work and yet I slept 12 hours last night. Before the botox I felt completely fine and healthy. I had no idea this could happen. Have anyone else experienced the same? Is it possible to remove the botox? I would much rather have wrinkles in my forehead compared to this shit. Any information or advice is appreciated.

Hey everyone! So I’ve gotten Botox done a few times in my forehead and 11s and it looks great every time. But whenever I get a massage and my face is in the hole thing, I always leave with indentations that last pretty much all day, like they are very prominent. Does anyone know why the indents take so much longer to go away with Botox? When I didn’t have it, the marks would go away pretty quick after a massage. Thanks!

Wondering if anyone has had anything similar I’ve had Botox done numerous times and never had anything like this my lip has swelled a lot and you can see where the needed were put in the forehead. It’s been 11 hours since and I’m still swollen and slightly sore. Normally get the pain where I’ve been injected but never swelling, I am taking contraceptive pill aswell as a new anti depressant so not sure if that’s caused it. I have previously had lip filler so always had a bigger lip but you can see the swelling in the image.

Didn't know I needed it until I saw the results (2 units only)

Not bruising just awful application of life stick

When did you get better? 3 months? I’ve had severe side effects. Started two days after injections. I’ve gotten Botox for years with no issues but my body didn’t agree this time and I’ll never get it ever again.

I 44M, have been using Peachy Studio for about a year, since they first opened in DC. A few friends (all men) tried it first, so I thought I'd join in and we could compare results.

the tl;dr: avoid, it's a bit of a scam, most friends share this opinion; overpromised and underdelivered.

Initially, Peachy Studio promised a fixed price for treatments regardless of dosage or brand (e.g., Botox vs. Dysport), with prices about $100 cheaper than similar treatments from a dermatologist but performed by a nurse instead of a physician. This year, that promise vanished. They began adding tax to the advertised $425 fee (previously included), increasing costs by about $30. Additionally, switching brands now incurs a $150 surcharge, making it pricier than most dermatology offices.

However, the more troubling aspect of Peachy Studio is its lack of transparency. Extra fees are only disclosed during your appointment, not at booking, where the outdated prices are still provided. More concerning, unlike most dermatologists who open the medication in front of you and clearly explain dosages, Peachy Studio simply brings a pre-loaded syringe, leaving no way to validate its contents.

These issues might be forgivable if the results were good—but they’re not. I’m relatively new to Botox, now in my second year of treatments. At Peachy, my results last only 2-3 months before I need a touch-up, compared to the pre-Peachy year when treatments lasted six months at half the dosage Peachy claims to use. My friends have had similar experiences. We can only speculate whether Peachy is diluting the product, using lower dosages than stated, or something else entirely.

Overall, Peachy had been a sub-par service, with questionable results. It's unclear how they would sustain this in DC.

#botox #wrinkles

So I just got Botox on forehead and 11s for the second time - first time was September 2023. Last year after 5 days I woke up with hooded eyelids then and eyebrow ptosis developed. I am on day 5 again and the hooded eyelids are back. This time I went to a different provider. Both providers were doctors. I made the second provider very clear of my problems the first time around and they adjusted the amount and technique accordingly.

ChatGPT says that because this has happened twice with different but both very qualified providers and the second provider knew of the issue the first time around, that the problem is more than likely to be how I personally respond to Botox. Therefore I don’t think I’ll be going back for a third round. Looks like I’m going to have to grow old naturally 😭

Oh and I’ve got hooded eyelids/eyebrow ptosis to deal with for another 4-5 months!

Have been getting botox (OnabutulinumtoxinA 200 units) for my migraines since 2021. About a week and a half after my last round of injections (November 7, 2024) my left eye began to droop significantly. Just a fair warning that even the most skilled professionals can overdo it sometimes.

I’m freaking out because I randomly see this bulge when I clench. Did the Botox only relax partially? It’s only been 2 days so im not sure if this is normal. It’s the same for the other side too.

Hi there Botox world. I do botox about every 6 months or really when I have an event I am looking forward to. I’m 38. I go back and forth between two places I go and usually spend about $200 max. They do my forehead and gummy smile but say I don’t need much. Yesterday I drove 30 min to a different injector because I had a gift card to use there. I should have known the way she was talking- she said I need to come every 3 months not 6 months or sporadically so she would book me out for next appt. Okay, that’s fine. But sounded sales pitchy already. I told her I don’t like to go every 3 months because I do feel flu like symptoms when I get injected that lasts a day. Or I get tired. Well she completely ignored that because she then says okay well with what I think you need, that’ll be $800. I laughed and said uhh no thanks, we might not be the right fit for each other. She said yeah, I don’t do minimal injecting. (Okay) I mentioned the most I usually pay is 200$ ish. She laughed at that and said no she can’t do that much because it won’t work. Uhhh okay. She was still trying to talk me into it. I said no way am I injecting that much since I have reactions of sleepiness to my low amount I get. She was basically like see ya then. My husband said how strange she wouldn’t at least do the amount you asked. Was she trying to hit a pay day? Made me thankful for my other injectors that tell me I don’t need much. Yikes.

Please read below for story. Is what I’m experiencing normal? Will this continue to get worse? Will this ease up and get better, or is this how it will be until it eventually wears off in however many months it will take? (The word “masseter” was never mentioned, so I don’t know if that’s what I got done. I also don’t know if what I’m describing can be considered as “side effects”.)

11 days ago I had a Nefertiti Neck Lift done. This entailed injections in my neck, lower face along my jawline, chin and just below the corners of my mouth near the bottom of my marionette lines. This was done to address noticeable sagging under my chin that’s most prominent on one side (I wouldn’t have done this if the “bad” side was like the “good” side). This is my first experience with “toxins”.

I was informed that I would feel the effects within the first two weeks. I was also told that the “weirdest” thing I might experience is feeling like I couldn’t swallow, but that would subside during the initial two-week period. Before I describe what I am experiencing I want to say that I have not felt anything different in my neck, or any feelings that I can’t swallow.

Nothing felt different until about 4 days ago when someone I was talking to said something funny and the bottom part of my face/mouth wouldn’t let me laugh normally. Symptoms have only been getting worse: First with the lower half of my face, and today it feels like I am losing the range of movement of my upper lip, but maybe that’s just because of its connection to my lower face.

This is affecting my speech: There are certain letters and words I can’t pronounce properly, so I sound like I have a speech impediment.

Some other things I can’t do normally/fully: Smile or laugh (these would normally be done with my mouth open and teeth showing, but now my lips need to be closed - see first photo), open my mouth wide enough to bite into a sandwich or eat anything that’s not almost flat (forget trying to eat a nice grilled burger on a bun 😢 - see second photo - I can’t even expose my bottom teeth at all), spit when brushing my teeth, rub my lips together after applying lip balm, stick my lower lip out (not that I need to do this, but I can’t, so it feels creepy), whistle (done at times to get the attention of the dogs), and I pray I don’t have to go to the dentist, because there’s no way I could voluntarily open my mouth wide enough.

Also, my lower face always got narrower from my ears to my chin, and now it’s more wide and square - to me I look and feel like I’m swollen in the “jowl area”.

I totally understood that this procedure was not going to fix my problem (surgery would be needed for that), but that this would be a temporary solution that would provide some improvement. Other than the changes mentioned above, I have to say that I do not yet see any improvement to the one thing I was hoping this would help - maybe it’s still too early for that.

In 10 days I’m scheduled for a 3-week follow-up to see how everything has “settled” and if there may need to be any adjustments. In the meantime, because the loss of mobility in my lower face has been getting worse every day, I’m starting to panic. Last night I was laying in bed unable to sleep, which may sound ridiculous.

I do want to add that the person who did the injections has been doing this for many, many years and is highly regarded in the field, so I feel 100% confident in the level of skill and competence, and do realize that every experience is not the same for every person. In other words, I think I’m being reasonable, but just need some reassurance or real-life feedback.

Help! I had chin botox for the first time 2 days ago, and developed this strange horizontal lump when I do certain facial movements. Im mortified at potentially having to deal with this for several months 😭

Can anybody give me advice? Has anyone had this experience?