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Does Botox Cause the Injected Muscles to Weaken over Time?

Will injecting Botox cause the affected muscle to weaken over time? Will the muscle regain full strength or will it stay in the weakened state?

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Weak Eye Muscle After Botox-Induced Ptosis?

I developed ptosis after botox--my question is can the eye muscle stay weak for an extended period of time after botox induced ptosis?

13 doctor answers

When Will Botox Get out of my Body? Muscle Symptoms/Weakness of It Leaving?

I had a horrible reaction to Botox when I was injected for the first time over 6 months ago (you can read my original post about it under my profile)....

6 doctor answers

Hard to Chew After Botox in Neck and Jaw - Is This Normal?

My doctor injected botox in my neck and shoulders because I have had tension there for years and also in my jaw because I clench my teeth a lot. Now...

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Weak Eye Muscle - Will It Improve?

I had botox 4/10, within one week developed ptosis to rt lid-it has mostly resolved, but my rt lid still is very slightly lower on that iris and the...

9 doctor answers

Eyelid Ptosis From Botox?

I had botox 1 yr ago and still am experiencing weakened eye muscle. On awakening I feel a struggle to open my lid. My eye always feels fatigued. Are...

11 doctor answers

Why Do So Few Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons Admit Potential Eventual Pitfalls of Readily Injecting Botox?

Every action causes a reaction. I have experienced and witnessed "reactions" associated with Botox weakening muscles (no matter how expertly injected)...

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Botox to Masseter Muscle for TMJ, Bad Side Effects?

I have recently had Botox to my Masseter muscles as I clench all the time, have a very strong jaw and suffer with TMJ, neck pain. I am not sure of the...

4 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Does Botox Cause All over Body Weakness?

I've had botox 6 weeks ago in my jaw for tmj. 3 weeks following the injection I steaarted experiencing weak feelings in my muscles all over my body....

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Severe Reactions to Botox. Developed Extreme Weakness, Etc.?

I have suffered with chronic cluster/migraine headaches for over 38 yrs. I have neen followed by a Chronic Pain Doc. I have had ablations three times...

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