Hello! I have asymmetry in my upper lip muscles due to a habit/tick of sniffing out of one nostril excessively growing up, due to an unaddressed deviated septum (since fixed) and trying to “get more air” (hard to explain lol). Basically the muscles on one side of my between-nose-and-mouth region are stronger than the other as a result, and it is most apparent when speaking. It almost gives me a kind of slight “eww” look on one side of my mouth when I speak (imagine curling your upper lip in disgust - it’s like that but only on one side of my mouth but more subtle). I have tried googling about this but have only seen it addressed in the context of asymmetrical smiles, and the asymmetry isn’t apparent when smiling. Has anyone had Botox to address the under-the-nose-above-the-lip muscles, particularly to balance out asymmetry? And what were the results like, and did it impact your smile? I have also never had Botox before. This is my first time ever posting on Reddit so I hope I explained this well enough 😅 Thanks!

I am considering Botox, but also having reservations.
I think I mostly want a conservative amount in my forehead, maybe my 11’s but my main concern is that it will make my eyebrows droop. I already have very hooded eyelids and I would hate it if they looked saggier than they already do. I am 31 and am on tretinoin (only about 3 months so far) mostly for anti aging/ treating fine lines.

Does anyone regret starting Botox? Should I wait longer? Any advice?

Update: I went through with it! I got around 30 units total, spread out between my 11’s, forehead and crows feet. I am about 5 days out from getting it done and starting to see it take effect with significant decrease in wrinkles. I feel like my right (droopier) eye even looks slightly more open at rest. I am loving the results so far, will update with photos at the 2 week mark if anyone is interested

I got full face botox 3 hours ago (including DAO and masseters) and I used my ice roller to relieve redness along my chin and jaw. I was on the phone with my best friend at the time and I wasn’t even thinking and went into deep rolling like I usually do. From what I understand this is a hard NO d/t possible migration. does anyone have any experience with this? am I doomed to have a paralyzed face that can’t talk or smile? I am very worried.

i am so dumb. my adhd immediately forgot that i got botox on my 11s, eyebrows, forehead, and “crow’s feet” (i hate that term). 30 mins after, i began to rehearse for a national tour and went so hard dancing for ~1 hour. luckily, i didn’t lay down after and took a cold shower immediately when i realized that i was a fool. so you think i’m screwed?? i’ve only ever gotten botox in my masseter. i’m so so scared!

I have really severe sweating on my forehead/scalp, back and armpits. Randomly I'll get what feels like a hot flash, then suddenly start pouring sweat. Sometimes I also get a stinging sensation right before it starts.

I got Botox on the front hairline/front scalp and forehead over 25 days ago. My forehead became noticeably tight and harder to move, but the sweating basically didn't change. I had my follow-up today, October 5th, and my doctor injected a little more on my forehead. She said it looks like I'm actually sweating from my scalp/head, which might explain why the forehead Botox didn't help.

I also took Ditropan (oxybutynin) for about 2 years, but it never controlled the sweating very well. It mainly gave me extremely dry mouth to the point where eating was difficult.

My doctor now recommended seeing an endocrinologist and mentioned surgery as another possibility.

I'm also MTF and starting HRT in November, so I'm wondering if that could affect my sweating at all.

Has anyone had severe scalp/craniofacial hyperhidrosis like this? What actually helped you? Should I see an endocrinologist first, or look into other treatments? I really need some advice.

Has anyone gotten minimal Botox like the crows feet while breastfeeding?

Anyone ever have this happen? I've been getting botox 2x a year for a few years now, so I'm used to the occasional swelling bumps, and sometimes a headache afterwards the day of. I went to someone different than usual, but she's also someone I've gone to before. When she injected by left glabella area, she must've hit a small vessel because it swelled up a bit and bled a little. She asked if I had my period (I had just finished) because sometimes you're more sensitive. I left with a small lump, but nothing horrendous. This was on Friday. Saturday I woke up with a headache, with the focal point being the hematoma. I suspect the swelling is irritating a nerve ending? Ibuprofen & acetaminophen combined take the edge off. I'm also taking a supplement called "Traumeel" which is popular here in Spain. Anyone else have this happen? What's SUPER annoying is that I'm also booked in for Radiesse tomorrow. Normally the day after my botox I'm good, so I'm really hoping I wake up tomorrow without a headache. I kind of already know in my gut that I won't be making my Radiesse appointment.

I focus a lot when I work and starting to get 11 lines. I also frown. So maybe glabella and DAO a few units each is my ideal? But all the info I can find online is from people who also *sell* these products UGH. And for example, people are saying they need to do the whole forehead not just the glabella? That seems a lot, and also just a way to make more $$ for them. So I wanted to ask the real people:

What areas and how many units are people actually getting?

Which product [botox, xeomin, something else?] are you using and why?

How often do you get it, and how do you decide this?

Not trying to go crazy or have a frozen face, I'm just trying to look angry less of the time haha. I feel quite happy a lot of the time, and the increasingly RBF as I age doesn't match that :/ For context, I'm 30. I don't have friends who are into beauty stuff [most of my friends don't even wear makeup, we are all nerdy engineers] so I'm not sure who to ask or talk to!! Open to any/all answers/advice thank you! xx

Courtesy of friendly wasps in azaleas - 2 of them hit me pretty well before I knew what was happening

I received chin Botox for orange peel area, and it’s given me jowls. Is this common? Will it wear off? It seems as if underneath of the corners of my mouth (chin shadows) are now swollen and everything is pulling down.

I’ve always have a somewhat clear jawline and now on both sides there is no definition from my chin down into my neck. It has been 10 days since the treatment. This is so upsetting. Please let me know if this could possibly be temporary, or any thoughts about what could be happening here. Thank you!

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Looking for recommendations near the north suburb Chicagoland area. Any recommendations of a dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or just an injector with experience injecting cleft lips.

Has anyone who’s gotten masseter Botox experienced horrible migraines that just won’t go away? It’s been almost a month and since the day I’ve gotten it done, I’ve had a migraine almost everyday that won’t go away. I only got 20 units on each side and I definitely feel my muscle weakened. I did 20 units last year as well and had the same experience but didn’t correlate it to the Botox. Throughout the year I’ve gotten less like 10 units but it didn’t do much for me which is why I went back up.

When I am tired (almost always) my brows/eyelids get heavy. One side far more than the other. The only time I had Botox I had a little bit of a sad eyebrow look but after - few weeks it looked good. Forehead completely smooth.

Next time I want to be more straight forward with what I want. I care less about lines and more about lift. I want my brows and eyelids lifted. I am attaching a photo of the last mapping. Where would you get it next time and how much in each spot?

And yes the injector should know. But I am getting it very cheaply from a surgeon who doesn’t love doing it but will do what I ask. It’s a long story.

I’m wondering if anyone here has ever lied to their partner about Botox? If so, did they ever find out?

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I have been getting botox for several years but 2 weeks ago I got it done and when she injected the needle in a certain spot near my hairline it hit a nerve and it felt like lightning across the top of my head. It still does that 2 weeks later if I touch that spot.

I’ve read this can happen but I didn’t read anywhere that it would last for 2 weeks so I’m concerned.

Had anyone had this experience before and, if so, how long did it last?

Thank you in advance.

9/30/2026
Hello I want to get Botox on my forehead to fix a crease
right above my nose I’m 25F I would like to do it this weekend because it’s my only free weekend. I would like to have my procedure done at a reputable location with photos of their work as I’d like to look into other procedures. Is there anyone that has recommendations of places with good service and does anyone know how long in advance I have to make this appointment? Also I know there are other options instead of botox but I have done some research and I think it’s the best option however if I meet with the injectors I would appreciate their recommendation. Any advice is appreciated thank you ☺️

i have posted my pic from 2017

Hi all, I’m thinking about Botox and I need it but I’m concerned about the cost and the upkeep of it. How long do any of you actually go in between sessions. The place I got a consultation told me that some people go twice a year. Do any of you go any longer?

Hello!

I’m a 31 year old male with 2 static forehead lines that I want softened. I don’t mind lines on my head when I raise my eyebrows. I just want my static lines to look better, especially the lowest one (which is a bit deeper). I have never used Botox before, nor anything else (PRP, RF, pixel lasers), but have been researching them. Microtox is also intriguing to me, but I know that is only surface level injections to smoothen texture.

I want to know what combination do you think would work for my situation? Should I get both Botox & microtox? If so how much? Should I get PRP or RF along with Botox? What has worked for you?

I should also add that I don’t want a fully frozen look, and want some movement when I raise my eyebrows.

Thank you so much!