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'Beware of Botox'
Pros:
If administered correctly Botox does has desireable results.
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Cons:
If administered improperly can have disastrous results
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Cost:
less than $200
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Healing time:
no healing time needed
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Pain-o-meter: 3
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In October I had my first Botox injection at the crows feet area of my eyes as well as to minimized a vertical forhead crease. They were well administered and I was very happy with the results. However, the injection around the eye area seemed to be wearing off before two months had even passed so I went back to my cosmetic surgeon who injected my eye area again.
This time I had a large degree of swelling in the injection area, but it went down within the hour. The worst part was what it did to my appearance. Apparently, the surgeon did not locate the proper muscle and injected the Botox into a muscle which is dominant in helping me keep my eyes open. This resulted in both eyelids becoming lax and somewhat droopy. Unfortunately, this did not wear off after a few weeks as I had been informed. 2 months later the problem is worse because I have been overusing my forehead muscles to help me keep my eyes open which has resulted in a very wrinkled forehead.
Also, the muscles around my eyes seem to be deteriorating as a result of improper use of my eye muscles. I look 10 years older, not years younger. This doctor was careless when he jabbed the needles in, which is what he did. It hurt alot at the time, but the emotional pain I am suffering when I look in the mirror is much greater. All I can do is wait for it to wear off and then hope that my eye area will recoup. Botox can be great if done carefully, but then not all who administer it do it carefully. I am living proof of that.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
not at all prepared for this
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
whether it would work favorably or not
Healing aids used:
no
Number of doctors consulted:
2
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
less than 1
Had an elective procedure before:
Yes
Complications or follow-up procedures:
injected wrong area
look older
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should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
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regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
47
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Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
Not specified
Country:
United States
State/Province:
California
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