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AIBU to feel disappointed with a more expensive Botox clinic?

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Botoxx · 13/09/2026 16:27

I’ve had Botox once before from a dentist who is a school mum, I thought this time I’d try a “better” one and went to a highly regarded one (don’t know if I’m allowed to name them). This famous clinic has amazing reviews whereas my dentist school mum probably has around 5. I went on Wednesday and I’m just not impressed but I don’t know if my experience is normal as this was the second time! Can someone advise;

The first one she took around 15 mins or so mapping out my face and getting me to do different facial expressions then numbed the area and I had my Botox, I could see and feel the results day 3.

the “famous clinic” I was in and out in 10 mins! I did 2 or 3 frowns then she did the Botox without numbing it. She kept asking me in the beginning what I wanted whereas the first clinic actually told me what I needed. I asked the second clinic where she thinks I should have it and she pointed the 2 obvious areas but left out another area the first one identified which I told her I had done pre piously and she said “yeah that could work too I can see you need it there”

it’s only been 4 days I know but I see no difference. I’m really dissapointed as this clinic cost so much more than my first one. I’m reluctant to go back to the first as I find it awkward as I know her.

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Botoxx · Yesterday 10:38

So I noticed a lump on my eyebrow about 5 days ago and went for my 2 week follow up and she said lump has nothing to do with her as she didn’t inject there

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Botoxx · 21/09/2026 18:25

bcisagtwt · 21/09/2026 18:18

I would let them correct it first, that’s why you have the review because it can need tweaking.

Thank you, I just feel I can see the difference in quality from the one I had previously. This was supposed to be the more luxury one but I honestly feel the results are lacking. Even the whole procedure felt rushed

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bcisagtwt · 21/09/2026 18:18

I would let them correct it first, that’s why you have the review because it can need tweaking.

Botoxx · 21/09/2026 18:15

I’m really not happy with it! My 10 year old just pointed out one eyebrow is normal and other one is so high up! Obviously she doesn’t know I got anything done. I look awful, I hate that place. I’ve got my 2 week appointment coming up, I’ll show her then but wondering if I should phone the clinic and complain now?

I am going to name the clinic after my next appointment! It looks awful! By day 4 of my other one I was so happy and people kept saying I look rested and happy.

Im really annoyed

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Noidea2026 · 13/09/2026 19:01

Botoxx · 13/09/2026 16:27

I’ve had Botox once before from a dentist who is a school mum, I thought this time I’d try a “better” one and went to a highly regarded one (don’t know if I’m allowed to name them). This famous clinic has amazing reviews whereas my dentist school mum probably has around 5. I went on Wednesday and I’m just not impressed but I don’t know if my experience is normal as this was the second time! Can someone advise;

The first one she took around 15 mins or so mapping out my face and getting me to do different facial expressions then numbed the area and I had my Botox, I could see and feel the results day 3.

the “famous clinic” I was in and out in 10 mins! I did 2 or 3 frowns then she did the Botox without numbing it. She kept asking me in the beginning what I wanted whereas the first clinic actually told me what I needed. I asked the second clinic where she thinks I should have it and she pointed the 2 obvious areas but left out another area the first one identified which I told her I had done pre piously and she said “yeah that could work too I can see you need it there”

it’s only been 4 days I know but I see no difference. I’m really dissapointed as this clinic cost so much more than my first one. I’m reluctant to go back to the first as I find it awkward as I know her.

I don’t get numbed for Botox however the first time I had it my face was frozen and lasted 4 months I . I went somewhere else and it lasts about 2 months, even after top up. Seems more professional but £200 very 2 months makes me think what , think it’s just me tbh 🤣🤣

5128gap · 13/09/2026 18:57

I used to get my 11s done by an aesthetic doctor. It took 5 mins tops.
"Frowny face, relax, frowny face again, relax" three tiny pin pricks, no numbing required, and I was on my way. I'd see the effect by day 4 then go back for a check with more "frowny face" to see if a (free) top up was required. So your second experience is normal for me.
However, it's your face and your money so go for the practitioner who's service you prefer.

Everybodysinthehousetonight · 13/09/2026 18:43

I've had it for many years from a proper doctor and he has never numbed me. He has a good look and often tells me I don't need it yet😃. But as it's a repeat not too much time spent on expressions.

I have always, however, seen it start to work within a couple of days without fail.

TrojanDonkey · 13/09/2026 18:42

I don’t get numbed and it takes about a week for me to see an effect.

Mine asks me to frown and raise my eyebrows etc and then marks my face.

MissChanandlerBonng · 13/09/2026 18:38

Also never had numbing or mapping. I’m in and out in less than ten minutes, that’s what I love

chipsandpeas · 13/09/2026 18:21

when id get mine done by my dentist she mapped it out and chatted all the way thru

at the clinic i go to, face is still mapped out just not as much and theres no chat

Grapewrath · 13/09/2026 17:18

I’ve had Botox several times and in several different clinics- I’ve never had my face mapped or numbed
Its the usual smile and frown and mark up
You shouldn’t need to be numbed for Botox
You also won’t see many results after just 4 days and any movement can be rectified at the top up

Eggybreadwithnuts · 13/09/2026 16:46

You went from none to yr first round of Botox so yes you will see a difference almost immediately. 2nd time around takes longer.

Stick with the dentist Mum next time, she gave you time, a thorough explanation, took her time to map out and talk it through with you...impressive. The 2nd famous clinic sounds like they just topped you up and took your money.

Botoxx · 13/09/2026 16:45

Yes price includes a top up. But I felt the experience was so different! The first one really took her time and explained everything to me. Maybe the second one is a more normal experience.

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Tangelablue · 13/09/2026 16:43

The nurse who does my Botox doesn't map my face and I've never had numbing. 4 days is a bit soon to see results. You should see full results after two weeks. Does the price include a top up?

Bellabelloo · 13/09/2026 16:41

I had the same. There’s a local clinic and they take their time, use numbing cream, and it’s a very relaxed affair and I feel they do a thorough job. Lots of my friends swear by a local influencer who has hundreds of thousands of followers and releases her appointments in 3 month slots that get booked up within minutes of getting released. I got swayed to try her, but like you, was in and out within 5-10 mins, no real consultation, no follow up, it was more expensive and not as good and more painful and I ended up with lots of little bruises. She’s definitely trying to cram in as many people as possible.

bcisagtwt · 13/09/2026 16:40

No I’ve gone to a couple of different places and my face wasn’t “mapped”, just some expressions, pen marks, done.

Botoxx · 13/09/2026 16:34

No sorry I don’t know the actual product name. But can someone tell me if they you also spent time doing facial expressions and the person napped out their face like my first? Or is the second experience more normal - I did about 3 faces - 2 frowns and a suprised face then she did the Botox but my face wasn’t mapped out like the first one. It seems like the first one took hundreds of pictures of different facial expressions whilst the second took about 3

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NoArmaniNoPunani · 13/09/2026 16:32

Do you know the actual product name they both used?

bcisagtwt · 13/09/2026 16:30

I wonder if you got the stronger kind on your initial visit (I forget what it’s called) it’s much faster acting but it also stings a lot more, so can understand numbing for that.

bcisagtwt · 13/09/2026 16:28

4 days is too soon for standard Botox, it takes up to 2 weeks. It’s also quite normal to not be numbed for Botox. But yeah just go back for your review, then vote with your feet.

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