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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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On my 7th day after treatment I awoke in the middle of the night feeling extremely "wired". This was followed by 3 weeks of insomnia and anxiety. The worst though, was the constant twitching in my extremities. This all lasted 3 months until the botox wore off. However, 8 months later I still occasionally experience the strange muscle twitching. Off course the doctor said this was NOT
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Reviewer: Lisa594, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had Botox injected above and between my eyebrows 1 week ago and it has been a total nightmare. Within 24 hours I started to have some of the worst flu-like symptoms I have ever had (including headache, malaise,fever, neck pain, nausea and anorexia). These flu-like symptoms started to lessen about day 4-5 but I still have some. Then at day 5 I started to develop dry eyes, blurred vision and doubl
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Reviewer: amamaduke@aol.com, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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i went to a spa to get botox treatment for my wrinkle between my eyes, after 7 days i noticed my right eyelid was drooping and there is nothing they can do about it. i have to wait for the botox starts to fade for my eyelid to get back to normal. i am very dissatified with this problem. The brochure that was given to me said that eyelid drooping is very rare but is considered a sideeffect.
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Reviewer: Frown-less!, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Recently had treatment to my forehead and frown area- it turned out great with results in 2 days! I would recommend it to anyone. Having said that make sure you go to an experienced and accredited facility- this is your face we are talking about here..don't skimp!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have had Botox to treat the wrinkles betreen my eyebrow with good success. However, this last treatment has left me with a drooping eyelid on one side. It is horrible and embarrassing.
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