I had botox in my chin 2 years ago. I felt a sharp pain at the point I of injection near my left mandible nerve. About 4-5 months after injection I noticed it impacted my bottom lip. The left side of my lip appears to poke out when I talk and smile. When I smile without talking, the left side does not pull down as far as the right but prior to the botox injection it did. My smile is now crooked. I am assuming my nerve was damaged. Is there anything that can be done to correct the problem?
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Thank you for your question. It is possible that a conservative amount of Botox can reduce nostril flare when smiling by relaxing the associated muscle activity. You may also benefit from liquid rhinoplasty which uses hyaluronic acid dermal formulas to bring your nose into balance with the rest...
Botox does not typically affect the thickness of skin, though some patients report that the muscles that have been repeatedly treated may weaken to some degree. This could be related to the treated muscle's activity being decreased for a prolonged time.
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...