Frozen Upper Cheeks After Botox for Crows Feet

asked 2 years ago by 6605anon in New York
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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After botox injections in crows feet I am unable to smile normally; my mouth remains in a straight line and my lower cheeks puff out. I went back to my Dr who said I will be fine in 3-4 weeks, but it has been over 2 weeks with no change. I have had crow's feet done before elsewhere and this did not happen. I emphasized I wanted a minimal result. Why did this happen and how long will it last?

5 answers to Frozen Upper Cheeks After Botox for Crows Feet

Botox and smile

Sometimes Botox is injected around the crow';s feet and is chased downward along the cheek. This can also affect the muscles that allow you to smile. It may take several weeks to a few months to improve, but it will get better.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Frozen upper cheeks after Botox for crows feet

You had either too much injected, injection in the in correct aesthetic zone, or "Botox" drift. What ever the cause it will improve over a few weeks to 2 months. Sorry. Go discuss with the injector again. From MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Botox for crow's feet

The wrinkles around the eyes consist of true squint lines from the eyelid muscles and these lines respond well to injecions on the sides of the eyelids. Some patients have wrinkles that also extend to the lower outside edge of the eyelid above the cheekbone and these lines are created when we make a big smile. If a physician chases these lines as well, placement of the Botox might be close to and the medicine might diffuse to the smile muscles. Your normal smile will probably come back... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox for Crow's Feet Should Not Alter Patient's Smile

Hi, The injections of Botox have affected more than just the "crow's feet" muscles (orbicularis oculi). This happened because the Botox injections were placed in muscles other than the orbicularis oculi that affect your smile. Hopefully your symptoms will resolve soon, dependent upon the dose of Botox in the muscles. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Side effects around the mouth from crow's feet botox injections

Although the symptoms you describe are uncommon, they may occur. It is usually related to injection volume or injection location. Typically, they resolve spontaneously however they should be followed and monitored by your dermatologist.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

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