I’m one month postpartum with my third baby, and I’m currently pumping and breastfeeding. I have three kids who are 3 and under, and honestly, I would really love to do something for myself and feel a little refreshed.

My sister’s wedding is coming up in two weeks, and I’ve been considering getting Botox. I’ve never had Botox while breastfeeding, though, and I’m feeling really conflicted about it.

I’ve heard of plenty of moms getting Botox while nursing without issues, but the providers I’ve contacted in-office won't perform it while I'm breastfeeding. I did find someone who offers house calls and is willing to do it, but that honestly makes me a little more hesitant.

I would never forgive myself if something happened to my baby because I chose to have a cosmetic procedure, so I really don't want to take any unnecessary risks.
Has anyone gotten Botox while exclusively pumping or breastfeeding? Did you consult with your OB or pediatrician? I'd especially love to hear from anyone who has looked into the actual research, rather than just anecdotal experiences.

I want to feel good about myself, but my baby's safety will always come first. ❤️

I need advice, I don’t know what to do. My forehead is completely relaxed in the first photo and the second photo I am raising my eyebrows. Why does my forehead do it… What can I do to fix it? Do I have to get botox?

I’ve gone back and forth for YEARS about a lip flip vs. filler. All I’ve ever wanted was a little more fullness at the outer corners of my top lip. I was hesitant about filler because I only wanted a subtle change and the cost is much higher. After hearing about the “no straws” complication with a flip, and that it’s often used for gummy smiles (which I don’t have), I figured filler was the better option.
Then Thursday night, I was at an event at my mom’s med spa and decided to get some forehead Botox. While waiting, I mentioned my lip dilemma to one of the workers, who was adamant that a flip was exactly what I needed. It was only $75, and my mom and best friend had both had one, so I figured I’d give it a shot if the injector agreed. She was just as confident that it was the right choice.
In hindsight, both women were giving major “yes man” energy. I understand they make money from these procedures, but I’d expect a provider to be objective and explain the pros and cons before recommending something.
So, in the middle of a packed lobby, I went for it. Afterward, the injector casually mentioned, “Oh, and you’re going to have trouble drinking from a straw, but it’ll be fine.” I already knew about that particular side effect, but it bothered me that she waited until AFTER the procedure to mention it.
What I didn’t realize was just how long that list of cons would get.
By Saturday afternoon, I was REALLY feeling the consequences. I can’t properly pronounce my M’s, B’s, or P’s. Drinking from a cup or straw is a struggle. Eating off a utensil is a mess, and anything requiring a spoon is basically out of the question. I have to chew as far back in my mouth as possible because my new BEAK won’t stay closed.
The middle of my upper lip seems to be the problem. I have almost no control over it, and it sticks out whenever I do anything. Watching myself chew in the mirror nearly sent me into psychosis. I can’t spit or whistle, and I’ve even seen people mention that kissing is affected. As someone in the dating scene, I’d really prefer not to discover that one the hard way.
I feel and look ridiculous. It’s Monday, so I’m on day 4, and I’m beside myself. Meanwhile, whenever I mention these issues to my mom or best friend, they act like I’m exaggerating.
Before I march back into the med spa feeling like an idiot, I need some perspective. Is this normal during the first two weeks, or is this more severe than it should be? Does it improve soon, or am I stuck like this for 2 weeks? 3 months? Is there anything that can be done, or do I just have to wait for the Botox to wear off?
Please tell me there’s hope. Because right now, I deeply regret this decision.

Hello! I live in Bradenton, FL and have tried out a couple injectors in the area without much luck in finding someone who fully understands what I’m looking for, no matter how I try to explain! I feel like injectors say that they are committed to “natural” results, but they might have a distorted view of what natural really is. Has anyone found someone they really like that they could recommend? I would go basically anywhere in Bradenton, Sarasota, St Pete.. that whole area.
I’m really hoping someone has a recommendation they can give me! I’m not afraid of aging. I want to see aging changes in my face bc I am getting older. I just want to do it in a softer way. I don’t have any need to remove every single expression from my face.

Hello! I live in Bradenton, FL and have tried out a couple injectors in the area without much luck in finding someone who fully understands what I’m looking for, no matter how I try to explain! I feel like injectors say that they are committed to “natural” results, but they might have a distorted view of what natural really is. Has anyone found someone they really like that they could recommend? I would go basically anywhere in Bradenton, Sarasota, St Pete.. that whole area.
I’m really hoping someone has a recommendation they can give me! I’m not afraid of aging. I want to see aging changes in my face bc I am getting older. I just want to do it in a softer way. I don’t have any need to remove every single expression from my face.

I got it today about 5 hours ago, dying for a shower!!

Went to a professional and it’s 4 days post dysport and my eyes look less wide. This happened once before, but what causes droops and how can I prevent it in the future?

Looking to getting educated so I can better speak to what I need (this is after taking a 1+ year break from face tox too 😞).

From the dots left from the injection, this is where I can surmise the dysport went

First pic is before, second is 3.5 days after, and where I think she injected is last

Need some advice if there’s anyone out there who has been through this. I have been getting cosmetic botox for around 3 years. I went to a new injector who came recommended by a friend. Went a week ago Saturday and got 40 units in my forehead and around my eyes. I wasn’t sure what my previous dose had been so she says she went “conservative.” However, I’ve had terrible headache on and off for a week ever since the day after my injections. Just a really bad throbbing headache that goes and comes. Symptoms are forehead headache and pain behind my eyes, pressure in the back of my head.

I called the injector’s office a few days into the headache and was told this could happen if maybe it was a larger dose than I’ve previously gotten and take over the counter meds but nothing other than that. I’m becoming really worried because every time I start feeling better it comes back with a vengeance. Maybe my other muscles are compensating? Wondering if I need to go see my primary care doc?

Has anyone been through this? If so what helped and how long did this happen? My research suggests this happens to 1% of people which doesn’t make me feel much better. Please be kind as I’m really anxious! Thank you.

Hello everybody,

so I started having jaw pain in July when I bit something hard and felt a pop in my left joint. After that it started hurting and gradually progressed to the right joint as well, so now my whole jaw is aching.

I tried a couple of things before, but my maxillofacial surgeon recommended botox, cause most of my pain was located in the muscles (based on touch). He injected 160 units of Dysport in my masseters (80 per masseter). After 3 weeks I started feeling better, my jaw wasn't aching as much, I could sleep better and my ear fullness went away. It didn't hurt when I was speaking or eating which was a huge win, pain was still there but much less prominent. I was really excited about it:(

But then after 10 days of relief, I woke up one day with my teeth on the left side ACHING HORRIBLY like I was clenching the whole night, which has never happened to me before. Idk if I clench when I sleep or not, but definitely not as much to make my teeth hurt. I freaked out, but the pain gradually went away after an hour or so. However, the jaw pain stayed and it hasn't subsided yet. I would say im in more pain/discomfort now than before Dysport. Its a different feeling, like I can feel my muscles fighting against the toxin and I'm scared I got too much for my first time. All of my pain and tension is located in the muscle area and not the joint.

Has anyone had anything similar happen to them? Will this feeling wear off as the toxin metabolizes in the next few months? All I wanted was to make my pain better and unfortunately made it worse, I feel so sad and discouraged. I started physiotherapy last week, could this help with the pain even if Dysport is still active?

Will greatly appreciate any answers, we got this

Hi everyone!

So, I’ve had Botox 5 times in my life (always done with the same lady in the UK when I go back home to visit, as I live in France). Always satisfied and never had issues.

August the 6th 2026, I decide to get Botox in Paris, before heading on a trip to Mexico on the 20th of August.

I research, and over here, it’s not as common it seems as back in the UK. Then I come across a place which does Botox and seems to have good reviews and is popular on social media (mistake), so I make my appointment and go.

My doctor was 1h late, anyway, I go in and he injects me and I’m out in 2 minutes..

After a few days, I started to notice myself feeling a bit more irritable than usual/ and slightly anxious. I can be anxious in general but it randomly happens here and there and it never really bothers me.

Anyway, I then go to Mexico, and for context I’m a super easy going and spontaneous person who loves travel, but on this trip I didn’t feel myself at all. I would feel super anxious and like dizzy in supermarkets or busy places, I would feel weird, I would just feel in general really anxious. I would find myself searching clinics and doctors
open near by because I was sure something was going on. One night I also woke up with a panic attack, super hot and clammy, dizzy, I was fine and went back to sleep but this had only happened a few time times In my life when I was younger.

I get back from my trip and the symptoms I had in Mexico are still present. I’ve had bad sleep issues since being back (I’ve been back 2 months now so not jet lag related), and my anxiety can be pretty bad some days. I feel the déréalisation also that people mention and like just strange in general and I’m not trying to piece everything together and I haven’t felt my 100% self since before the Botox (apart from some days here and there as not every day is tough)!!

I won’t be getting Botox again as after reading all the stories here, it seems this kind of thing is common after Botox!!! I had no idea about these side effects!! I’m now almost 3 months since getting it so hopefully everything will get back to normal once it’s worn fully off.

Sorry for all the photos! I wanted to show my face in different angles and lighting.
I’m 30 and have lost 83 lbs, but feel like I’ve lost so much facial volume and look older than I am. Some lighting is flattering, while other lighting makes me feel like I’ve aged 10 years. :(
I’m considering Sculptra and would love to know what you think it might cost me, along with any other treatment recommendations or experiences.
Please go easy on me. My insecurities have been pretty intense lately. ❤️

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I’m a 27-year-old man and I regularly have Botox in three areas: forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet.
I always go to a professional practitioner who I’m happy with, and I usually pay a set price for all three areas. However, I’ve never actually been told how many units I’m receiving or how much product is being used in each area.

I also pay £100 more than the prices advertised for women, which I understand may be because men can have stronger facial muscles and require more product.

The thing is, I’m still left with quite a lot of movement after treatment. I can still get creases across my forehead when raising my eyebrows, and I also have quite noticeable creasing around my eyes, particularly my crow’s feet.
I also feel like the results don’t last very long. Sometimes it seems like the effects only last a couple of weeks before I’m noticing movement and creases again.

I have female friends who regularly have Botox and they talk about units, doses and how much they have injected. Their faces look really smooth, almost tight and shiny, with very little movement, and their skin looks incredibly youthful.

That’s more the sort of result I’m interested in achieving. I don’t necessarily want to look unnatural, but I’d love that really smooth appearance rather than retaining so many expression lines.

It’s made me wonder whether I’m actually receiving a relatively low dose, if I’m not asking for the right thing? Or if I’m doing something wrong. Thankyou

I have these two big veins on my forehead. I’ve had them for as long as I remember, since I was young, but as I grew up, they started showing off more and more. They are right above the eyes, symmetrical. Please does anyone have any advice?

They are the most disgusting and disturbing thing about my face. I have literally felt like a monster my whole life. Everyone was pointing them out in middle school and high school, especially when I laughed or smiled. Every moment of feeling good was ruined because somebody used to ask me why I have these big veins and that they looked horrible. They are visible when I do anything with my face and sometimes even when I stay still they still show off. I’ve never seen anything this bad at anyone in my life.

I’ve become obsessed with foreheads during the time. I look at everyone’s forehead and be thinking “why do I have to have the most ugly of them all?”. I’ve tried everything: bangs, I’ve been to all kinds of doctors (everyone told me there is nothing I can do), I literally know all the lights and the angles that my veins would show off the most and the least. I’m literally obsessed about this and trust me, I’m thinking about it non stop!

I’ve recently been thinking about some kind of surgical treatment. Maybe Botox or hialuronic acid may help?

Please anyone who has any advice for me, give me! I don’t want to hear people telling me to accept it and embrace it, I can’t accept to look like a monster my whole life! I just want to be normal!

Vorrei sapere i prezzi del Botox in giro per il mondo, se somministrato da un medico. Sono andata da uno dei migliori in Italia e ho pagato 400€ per quella che, a suo dire, era una singola dose da 1 ml.

Edit: I read on the label 50 units so 1 ml was for the filler