In rare cases, patients develop flu-like symptoms after their injections, and it is possible to feel fatigued. This is simply your body adapting to Botox. It is more common with patients who are new to Botox and after repeated treatments, it's not likely you'll encounter this particular side effect again.
Don't lay down for the first 4 hours after having Botox
You might be sore or a little tired after having Botox injected, but you should avoid laying down for the first four hours after the injections.
Botulism can occur hours, days, or even weeks after a Botox injection. Symptoms may include: fatigue (lack of energy) trouble breathing.
BOTOX® Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX® Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
Excessive Botox can cause the forehead to relax too much, resulting in that heavy feeling. It can feel like an elephant is sitting on the eyebrow.
In relation to effects at the neuromuscular junction, initial weakening does not occur for several days and the peak occurs in the order of several weeks. Effects subside at 2 months and strength generally returns to normal by 3 months.
Possible side effects and unwanted results include: Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site. Headache or flu-like symptoms. Droopy eyelids or crooked eyebrows.
An upset stomach, nausea, or constipation can occur in 1 to 10% of patients. Symptoms are reported as mild or moderate and typically last a few days up to two weeks.
Redness, bruising, infection, and pain at the injection site may occur. Dizziness, mild difficulty swallowing, respiratory infections such as cold or flu, pain, nausea, headache, and muscle weakness may occur when this medication is used to relax muscles.
Too much Botox in the forehead muscles can cause the eyebrows to droop, making the upper eyelids look very heavy and hooded. The face may look angry or sad all the time. Too much Botox around the eyes can dramatically affect facial expression. The face is simply frozen.
Botox can help you sleep better by releasing jaw tension and reducing the pain caused by bruxism.
We recommend not lying down for at least four hours after having Botox®. Not only will it help prevent any excessive swelling but it will stop the Botox® migrating to other parts of the face and causing muscle weakness in those areas, a rare but possible side effect of having the treatment.
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.
On the day of your procedure you may experience some swelling and bruising at the injection site. What to do: Facial exercises such as frowning or squinting may help the Botox take hold. What to expect: 48 hours after the procedure you may still experience some mild swelling and bruising at the site of the injections.
Why Does Botox Make Your Forehead Shiny? Light naturally reflects off of smooth surfaces, so the smoother your skin, the more light will bounce. Botox injections smooth the skin, which can cause it to appear shinier, especially if it is overdone.
Waiting at least 4 hours for moderate exercise gives the BOTOX time to settle into place so it doesn't move anywhere it shouldn't. If you perform hot yoga or engage in strenuous exercise defined as a heart rate over 130, it is recommended that you wait 24 hours after your treatment.
Patients must be 18 years or older to be able to get Botox. However, most experts agree that in most cases, patients at a good age for preventative Botox treatment are those in their mid-late 20s and early 30s who are prone to wrinkles.
Usually, Botox will settle where it is intended within 24 to 48 hours but if you can wait for a week before returning to a strenuous exercise schedule this will allow optional results from your injections.
The reason for this delay is due to the time it takes for the body to start reacting to the Botox after it's been injected. Because of this, we like to have our patients come back after two weeks to check on their progress.
You may need repeat treatments every 3-4 months to maintain your best results. We don't recommend treatments spaced more frequently than three months, or you could develop a resistance to the Botox's effects.
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.
If the Botox is placed too low or if it migrates down, the Botox can affect the lower part of the muscle and cause a droopy eyebrow. Sometimes when your eyebrow goes down, it can make your upper eyelid heavy too, making it look like droopy eyelids.
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. Patients are thrilled to find they look alert, peppy, and rested.