Horrific Botox Experience. Need Advice.
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Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:19 pm

Hi all, I've been a member here for a couple of years but I haven't posted much. I had a recent serious adverse reaction to botox; or so I thought at first but now four months later I wonder if it was just a really really bad injector.

So this woman put botox in my 11 lines and at the corners of my eyes, I think. I've had botox several times before so I assumed she was doing what had always been done; but anyway, my entire head became paralyzed -- my *entire* head except for my neck and jaw and by about two months in my entire head was also horribly swollen. I had edema everywhere and could not move any part of my face.

Because of this, eventually I got three bulging discs in my neck as my neck and shoulders were trying to help the muscles in my face to move and to see. I now have one slightly crossed eye and a terrifically asymmetrical face; my jaw pulls horribly from the right all the way around to my left shoulder and the muscles at the top of my head are disorganized.

I am not sure what to do about it since my face is not moving normally and it bothers me ALL DAY. But the other thing that bothers me is that since this incident, my cheeks and jaw have become very inflamed -- the cheeks are chipmunky and the jaw is very very heavy, probably due to the inflammation and injury. This is four months later that I am posting this and I am trying to figure out what to do. In pictures I look sort of like I had a stroke. I don't want to think about what I look like in person.

I was thinking about contacting Carole Maggio and asking for a private session to see if she had any suggestions. Does anyone else here have any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

free skin care · Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:50 pm

At four months, the botox effect should be subsiding. I would run, not walk to your GP, this could be anything.

Hope you can find what is causing these very upsetting symptoms.

Botox doesn't last forever - even after 14 years use I am very lucky to get 5 months effect.

Good luck, friend.

mismis

free skin care · Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:04 pm

I agree with mismis, you need to get this looked at. Does not sound like a normal reaction.

All the best.

free skin care · Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:58 pm

Was this at a botox party or spa or was she a doctor or nurse? Was it at a cut rate price? I wonder if she got a cheap batch that wasn't really botox or was tainted. Maybe you should consult with a malpractice attorney.

free skin care · Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:32 pm

Yup, that is what malpractice insurance is for. Because doctors do make mistakes, and so do drug manufacturers.

Bottom line is the cause is unknown and should be investigated medically.

Please let us know that you have taken steps to find out what is going on.

I have had the experience personally of being referred to a specialist for one thing and coming out with a completely different diagnosis - one I was very grateful to have as it allowed me to correct a problem I didn't even know I had.

It may be scary, but just do it anyways and get some help and/or reassurance.

Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:16 am

Hi All;

I'm mostly in bed these days and working with a neurologist, being tested for all kinds of things.

I asked him if he thought my problem was botox and he sort of blew me off because he is a neurologist and is looking for other stuff like Multiple Sclerosis.

However I went to see a chiropractor who said he thought what happened is that the botox spread WAY too far or was taken up by the sinuses, etc -- which caused most of my face to be paralzyed. Since I had no idea this was happening, he said the upper cervical spine twisted, ruined my cervical vertebrae and etc.

There are muscles right at the back of the head called sub-occipitals that are damaged from strain. I suppose they will heal ( most things do) but it's as is my entire head has remodeled. I just don't look like me. Also have horrible headaches and can't hold my head up to work on the computer.

Most upsetting is the jaw/mouth area,which is decidedly assymetrical.

This is now about four months past the injection, and it is supposed to have worn off by now, but the damage is still there. It's really a full on whiplash injury with longterm facial disfigurement.

I've thought about suing but I don't know where to start. Part of the problem is that I have to prove I don't have some other thing wrong with me which takes time and money.

I'm mostly upset about my face though. If you don't have a reasonable looking face, it's pretty hard to get the time of day from people in this world, if you know what I mean.

free skin care · Sun Feb 08, 2015 12:20 pm

I am so sorry that you are suffering and hope that soon the cause will be found.

It is good to know that you are getting medical investigation as to the possible cause of your horrific problem.

I have never heard of botox causing such an effect. Not saying it didn't, but given the severity of your distress it is good to investigate all avenues before deciding it MUST be a botox side effect. The botox should be worn off by now, it only lasts a specific period of time.

Given that many of us use botox I hope you keep us posted. Good luck and thank you for letting us know how you are getting on and that you are having a serious medical investigation.

Best wishes for a quick accurate diagnosis and a speedy recovery.

mis

Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:06 am

What a terrible experience. I hope you recover quickly. I agree with those who suggest you get a lawyer. You deserve compensation for this.

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