Botox injections relax wrinkle forming facial muscles and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is FDA approved for treating frown lines of the glabella region (between the eyebrows), but is frequently used "off label" to treat excessive sweating, crows feet, neck lines, and forehead lines. According to the maker of Botox, Allergan, injections last up to 4 months.

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My six month botox routine

I started getting Botox in 2004 and have gone every six months for the past three years. The first time I had it done, I was hooked. There are a few spas in my area that administer Botox but I am more comfortable going to my dermatologist. I have been seeing her for adult acne treatments since 2000 so I trust... Full Botox review

Published Aug 30, 2007

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Ended up in the emergency room!

I had botox between my brows two years ago. The aesthetic results were wonderful -my forehead was smooth, but it still moved. I looked years younger. However, I got EXTREMELY sick and weak. My symptoms started a few days after the injection and lasted for about 8 weeks! I could barely get out of bed to take care of... Full Botox review

Published Sep 6, 2007

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Love it on my crow's feet! ~ Botox was worth it

Lilygirl Connecticut Aug 10, 2008 Cost: $385 Pain: Mild

I just had it for the first time on my crow's feet only 5 days ago (not the forehead which I don't think I need and don't mind a few lines).... more

7th time with botox- pain, headache, swelling, puffy eyes but no wrinkles :) ~ Botox was NOT worth it

Tamara1980 Miami Florida Aug 6, 2008 Cost: $700 Pain: Uncomfortable

Ok, so an update.. my swelling has gone down. Had doc write an prescription for "medrol dose pack" that did help with swelling and... more

Mexico experience: ~ Botox was NOT worth it

David Elgas Tijuana Mexico Jul 31, 2008 Cost: $500 Pain: Uncomfortable

Mexico has some bad guys. My MD showed an Allergan vial to "prove" it was authentic . He made the injections, but I never had a... more

Super results with botox in forehead ~ Botox was worth it

Mannonj Rogers, AR Jul 29, 2008 Cost: $330 Pain: Uncomfortable

After years of abusing myself in the sun, my 37-year old forehead was terribly wrinkled... to make matters worse, the furrows were dark and... more

Botox rocks! ~ Botox was worth it

Delaneydealba Salem, OR Jul 22, 2008 Cost: $100 Pain: Painfree

I'm 35 and had started to see lines between my brows after being out in the sun, squinting, or frowning so I took advantage of a special while on... more

Things i wish i knew... things i forgot ~ Botox was NOT worth it

Uh Oh California Jul 20, 2008 Cost: $400 Pain: Worst possible

I had Botox injections 8 or so years ago and did not like the way I felt after I had it done. I felt dizzy immediately after and I felt anxious... more

Loved the results ~ Botox was worth it

Aginggracefully Boston, MA Jul 15, 2008 Cost: $775 Pain: Painfree

I just had my second treatment of Botox. First treatment was 4 1/2 months ago. Loved the results then, but loving it even more now... more

Botox ~ Botox was worth it

Mr. Rick Toronto, Canada Jul 15, 2008 Cost: $800 Pain: Painfree

Got 52 units at $12.50 per. Not the cheapest but administered by a Doctor. It being my first time, I thought it would be better than going to a... more

Droopy eye ~ Botox was NOT worth it

Cookies Beverly Hills CA Jul 10, 2008 Cost: $500 Pain: Painfree

I had this done almost ten years ago and will NEVER do it again. This was a doctor with a supposedly great rep. He told me there was NO POSSIBLE... more

Loved the results...the few times i received them! ~ Botox was NOT worth it

DianeTX Houston, TX Jul 8, 2008 Cost: $350 Pain: Mild

I have had Botox on multiple occasions, always from a physician (plastic surgeon, dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon/anesthesiologist) and nearly... more

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