Can you tell you've had Botox?

When an area of the face is frozen with absolutely no wrinkles, you can assume the person has had a date with a needle.” "When you look at a photo and see an area of the face that is extremely smooth and shiny," Rusher says, "that can be an indicator that the person may have had Botox."

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Can you notice a difference with Botox right away?

Do you see BOTOX results right away? In general, patients can expect to see their BOTOX effects as early as 3 – 4 days after injection. However, it typically takes 10 – 14 days after the procedure for this anti-aging treatment's full effects to take hold.

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Will my husband know I've had Botox?

So in summary, us men don't really notice too much, so you can be rest assured that if you want to keep your botox a secret from your husband, you can do.

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Does Botox look weird at first?

Botox takes between 3-7 days for the results of treatment to be fully noticeable. At times, results may look slightly uneven at first, because the Botox may “kick in” at different rates.

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How long until Botox looks its best?

It can take two to four days before the weakening of the muscle begins and movement is stalled. You can see the maximum results of your treatment anywhere from ten to fourteen days after treatment. The best part is that maximum results can be seen up to three months after your treatment.

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Why don't I see any difference after Botox?

One of the most common reasons that people do not see full results after their Botox treatment is because the dose used was too low. Although many people have fears of Botox treatments, the recommended doses are provided to give natural and full results.

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Why does my face look weird after Botox?

As soon as you've had your very first Botox injections, you might be panicking that nothing looks different. Don't worry – that's totally normal. The first time botox is injected, it takes time to act. In fact, it's possible that it may take 2-8 days to start seeing a difference.

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Why does my face look the same after Botox?

Your patient may not be showing any “bad” side effects such as Spock brows, ptosis, facial asymmetry, or a frozen expression, but if they look the same even after they have had Botox, then it means the treatment didn't work as intended.

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Do you look normal the day after Botox?

Will I look different after Botox treatment? Initially, you may not notice any difference, but give it 24-48 hours, and you will begin to notice the crow's feet and frown lines disappear. You will still look like yourself, but without the heavy wrinkling. Even better, you will feel like your youthful self again.

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Why does Botox make your forehead shiny?

When someone is receiving too much treatment with anti-wrinkle injections, the skin can become extremely smooth and the light bounces off in a uniform way. So, the skin appears shiny, which is why it can look 'frozen'.

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Do you look older after Botox wears off?

If you compare your skin during and after this period, you will feel you appear older afterwards as you have been used to seeing your fantastic, smoothed-skin results. But, rest assured, the treatment itself will not make you appear more aged.

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Why is my Botox not working on my forehead?

So what could be the reasons behind Botox not working on forehead wrinkles? Some of the most common ones involve not getting enough Botox units for your skin issue, Botox not being injected correctly, or it could also be that some wrinkles are at a certain depth and could only be corrected so much.

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Why is my first time Botox not working?

If you try Botox and it doesn't seem to work for you, talk to your healthcare provider. They may be willing to inject you again for free if you didn't get results the first time. If it happens again and you are still determined to have a line-free forehead, try seeing a different healthcare provider.

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Why does my skin look better after Botox?

Botox is a protein that is derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. By injecting it into a muscle, it blocks signals from the nerves that cause the muscle to contract, and when muscles can't contract, the dynamic wrinkles caused by facial movements relax and soften, allowing your face to look smoother.

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What are the downsides of Botox?

Nausea. Redness. Temporary facial weakness or drooping. In rare instances, the botulinum toxin may spread beyond the treatment area, causing botulism-like signs and symptoms such as breathing problems, trouble swallowing, muscle weakness and slurred speech.

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Why do eyebrows look weird after Botox?

However, brow ptosis can result when too many units of Botox are injected or when the injection site is too low on the forehead. Too high a dose or incorrect placement can over-relax the frontalis muscle, causing the eyebrow to lower, or droop.

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Why does Botox make your eyebrows higher?

When Botox is applied to problem areas around the eyebrows, the muscles relax and the skin on top of them becomes smoother. The muscles around the eyebrows are pulled upwards, elevating the eyebrows and making a patient's eyes appear more open.

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Can I sleep on my side 8 hours after Botox?

Can I sleep on my side after having Botox®? Yes, provided you wait at least four hours before lying down. Botox® takes a few hours to settle into place, so lying down straightaway could cause it to migrate to other muscles in your face and increase the risk of complications.

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Why does my forehead feel weird after Botox?

Over-contraction of forehead muscles.

As the Botox injection sinks in, it can cause difficulty relaxing your muscles, especially if you do this frequently prior to your injection. This can cause pain within that area, giving you a similar feeling to headaches.

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Does Botox freshen up your face?

If you have these so-called '11s' and are self-conscious about your appearance, Botox could help soften those lines and create a fresh-faced look. Botox can be an effective facial rejuvenation treatment for refreshing your look for spring. Most patients see results within seven to 14 days of treatment.

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Why did Botox change my smile?

It is because your cheek muscles are an active participant in helping you smile. So if Botox gets injected too low on the upper part of the cheek, the Botox will weaken the muscles that help lift your mouth muscles and stop you from having a full smile.

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