Most cases of Botox gone wrong stem from a lack of expertise. When Botox isn’t administered with precision, the results can be far from what you envisioned. The key to a successful treatment is understanding how Botox interacts with your facial muscles and using the correct dosage in the right areas. A professional who has a deep understanding of facial anatomy can deliver Botox results that look youthful and natural, without giving away that you've had any work done.

Here are some of the most common mistakes with Botox, and how they can be fixed:

1. Over-treatment or “Frozen Face”

One of the most recognizable Botox mishaps is the "frozen face" look. This happens when too much Botox is injected, leading to an unnatural, expressionless appearance. While this effect may wear off in about 8-12 weeks as the Botox starts to fade, it can be avoided altogether by choosing a practitioner who takes a conservative approach and thoroughly understands your desired outcome.

How to Fix It: If you've been over-treated, the best solution is to wait for the Botox to wear off. In the meantime, it’s crucial to choose a skilled professional who will use the right amount of product next time.

2. Under-treatment

If too little Botox is used, the results can be underwhelming, leaving wrinkles still visible after the treatment. In such cases, additional injections can be administered to correct the problem and achieve the desired smoothness.

How to Fix It: If you’ve been under-treated, additional Botox injections can be given a couple of weeks after the initial treatment to enhance your results.

3. Drooping Eyelids or Eyebrows

One of the more concerning side effects of poorly placed Botox is drooping eyelids or eyebrows. This happens when Botox is injected too close to the wrong muscle groups, causing them to relax too much and creating a heavy or drooping effect on the forehead or eyes.

How to Fix It: Unfortunately, this side effect can take time to correct, but minor touch-ups with strategically placed Botox injections can help. It’s important to avoid practitioners who inject too low on the forehead.

4. "Spock-like" Eyebrows

A common Botox mistake is creating "Spock-like" eyebrows, where the brows are raised too high, giving a constantly surprised look. This often occurs when Botox is placed incorrectly, causing only certain parts of the brow to lift.

How to Fix It: This issue can be easily corrected by injecting a small amount of Botox in the right area to balance the muscles and lower the eyebrows for a more natural appearance.

5. Uneven Features

In some cases, one side of the face may react differently to Botox than the other, causing asymmetry in your features. This can happen when Botox isn’t evenly distributed, leaving one side more affected than the other.

How to Fix It: A skilled professional can easily fix uneven features with a few additional injections to balance out the muscle activity.