When Botox doesn't work...?

[anonymous1310]

Has anyone ever experienced Botox being ineffective? Are there any alternatives that are available instead?

I was just about to post something similar. My botox kicks in after about a week, lasts for about 2 weeks then all the wrinkles reappear. Waste of time and money.
Hopefully there will be some suggestions. I've trued EVERYTHING

Do you get it from a proper aesthetic practioner?

My practitioner does a two week follow up, so can do any top up necessary. I thought this was usual?

I was finding this so today I had a fringe cut. Job done

I used to have it for a medical condition. There are several different strains and you can develop immunity to each one, so in a hospital setting your consultant cycles through them. There's also a product called Dysport but personally I think its more painful than Botox - I find its like being injected with icy water. If you develop immunity they tell you to switch strain or take a break from it to reset your immune system.

@PrincessHoneysuckle Yes, he's also a consultant as well as having the aesthetics business on the side.

@feathers7 I already get double the dose and it's no longer working.

@vernatheraven Unfortunately a fringe won't get rid of my constant headache.

@Thelnebriati I get it due to the headaches I get from subconscious frowning all the time, so it is for relief of symptoms but still something I get done privately rather than recognised as for medical purposes. I took a 2 year break but it was still ineffective. I'm not sure I can get alternate strains from an aesthetics practitioner?

That's very strange and sounds like it's not been done correctly. Have you tried more than one practitioner?

Yes and I've stubbornly stuck with the best rated despite the expense. Maybe I should try one of the 3 areas for £200 places, save myself a fortune!

I get Botox in my masseter muscles to prevent teeth grinding. Sometimes it doesn’t completely paralyse the muscle and my jaw still aches. In that case, a top up may be required

If you can't get it on the NHS, look into going private. I'm afraid I have no idea how much it would cost or who would offer it.