Hi,
I’ve been told I have very strong facial muscles and each time I get Botox I think they are more prominent on my forehead.
In bright light it looks like two upside down vs starting from each eyebrow.
I think it’s my muscles but each practitioner doesn’t really give me a straight answer. I do go back for the top up but I feel it’s still noticeable.
Can anyone tell me what this is likely to be and a way of fixing it??
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Dr Fatima Ahmed
22nd October 2024
Answer: Good Morning,
We've been advised that sometimes the muscles surrounding the injection sites can become hyper active and create an almost v like formation around the area which was treated.
Without proper consultation it's very difficult to advise further.
Kind Regards
rtwskin
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Owner Tawa Dowling
22nd October 2024
Answer: Hello,
Botox treatment reduces the facial muscle's ability to contract and cause lines. However, placement and depth of the botox during treatment is important, as this can determine if some muscle activity remains after treatment.
If you're noticing new lines after treatment with botox, this may be down to an insufficiently widespread injection pattern, or perhaps that the needle depth during injection bypassed the muscle layer altogether. This could then result in some areas still experiencing muscle contraction, leading to facial lines.
If you would like to book a consultation to discuss this in more detail, please use the link in my bio.
Warm regards,
Nurse Tawa
TD Aesthetics
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Dr Robert Greig
22nd October 2024
Answer: I doubt it’s you- are you being treated by a doctor?. “Frontalis” (the forehead muscle) muscles do have variation but it’s likely that the injection points are wrong. Happy to see you at my clinic. Even if it’s just for a free consultation and if you like what I say then I can treat you there and then.
Dr Rob Greig
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Dr Anna Hemming
23rd October 2024
Answer: Hello Sarah,
I hope all is well with you.
Thank you for your email and question about botox treatment.
It sounds like you are experiencing some pulling from active muscles causing a V shape, can I check if this is above the brow? If so a simple tweak between 14-21 after treatment will be able to settle it down. Feel free to give us a call on 02081503400 if you would like to discuss further and one of our doctors can see you for a consultation.
Best wishes,
Lavinia
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Jackie Knight
22nd October 2024
Answer: Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your enquiry. This is definitely something we can help you with. It would be best to arrange a consultation with us in the first instance, we have very experienced Nurses who will be able to help. Alternatively, please feel free to email us, our contact details can be found on our clinic profile.
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Dr. Jo McInerney
22nd October 2024
Answer: Hello Sarah
I would suggest you make an appointment and we can advise you further.
Kind regards
Dr Jo
The Skyn Gym/ Cosmetic Skin Care, Windsor
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Miss Sarah Morgan
22nd October 2024
Answer: Hi
I would recommend you book a consultation to discuss your issue further
My contact details can be found on our clinic profile.
Kind regards
Sarah
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Dr Hazel Parkinson
22nd October 2024
Answer: Hi Sarah,
If you are getting lines above the brow in an inverted “V” shape this is usually because of Botox placement. A lot of practitioners will be reluctant to inject Botox into the lateral frontalis (lateral forehead muscle) for fear of causing the brow to drop. There are ways around this and with strategic placement of Botox these lines can usually be avoided. If you book a face to face consultation with me I can assess the issue and explain how we can get around it. Warm wishes, Dr Hazel
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Dr Nina Sheffield
22nd October 2024
Answer: Good Morning,
We've been advised that sometimes the muscles surrounding the injection sites can become hyper active and create an almost v like formation around the area which was treated.
Without proper consultation it's very difficult to advise further.
Kind Regards
rtwskin
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