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First time Botox for upper face - any experiences or advice?

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Shines87 · 30/06/2026 21:44

First time Botox! Forehead, 11’s and crows feet. Currently 8/9 days after I had it done and my forehead seems to be stiffer at certain point during the day but then seems
to loosen back up and is still moving a lot, it seems to be pulling up from my frown area and down from the top of my head. Anyone know if this is normal? I know to wait 10-14 days but my forehead was improving consistently up til about day 6 and has now stayed like this for 2 days. Just wondered what others had experienced. I will contact my injector on day 10. (Pictures in comments)

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Shines87 · 30/06/2026 21:45

Before Botox and now after 8/9 days.

First time Botox for upper face - any experiences or advice?
First time Botox for upper face - any experiences or advice?
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SparrowFeet · 30/06/2026 22:58

It looks like it needs adjusting to be honest. Like you have a muscle over compensating. You should have a follow up appointment booked in and they can adjust. I would want them to do this if it's your first time. I wonder whether you need it in the corner of your forehead to prevent that pulling upward?

Cleocaterpillar · 30/06/2026 23:03

Some muscles take longer to relax than others. Wait the full 2 weeks then contact your injector to adjust. You should have been offered a review at 2 weeks anyway.

WorldCupWanda · 30/06/2026 23:05

You should get a top up after two weeks. It doesn't look right tbh

Shines87 · 01/07/2026 00:05

Thanks for your replies. They told me to contact them on day ten if there was anything I was unhappy with so will do that.

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