9 months ago
Botox does not usually start to work until about 4 to 7 days after injection. Since your symptoms started two days after treatment, it is unlikely due to the Botox. You may want to check with a neurologist.
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Not likely Botox
Scott E. Kasden, MD answers: Mouth drooping after Botox for Bell's Palsy
I've had Bell's Palsy since childhood. I'm 47 now, and I had Botox injected in my forehead, the sides of my eyes, and in my chin for the dimple caused by Bell's Palsy. I also had it in the line between my cheeks and nose for the slight twitching. Two days later, my mouth drooped, and it looks like I've got Bell's Palsy again, although the plastic surgeon said it will be okay in a month. It's been two weeks now, why hasn't it gotten any better?
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A: Possibly 1-3 months
13 months ago
Greetings,
It will get better but it may take some time. The general duration of seeing the effects of Botox is about 3 months. Often though, function will start coming back sooner and you can notice acitvity in 1-3 months. Hopefully you will be on the short end of the spectrum but it may take longer.
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