The Dr. suggested I need to correct my "asian jaw" line with botox ( I did not go in for this proceedure). he injected 20 units into ea side. Now I no longer have upper cheek bones and my smiles stops half way. I find it hard to try to pronounce certain words. My smiles no longer look the same in pictures. I look like I have put on 20 pounds from the way my cheeks are forming when I smile. What went wrong?
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May 2, 2010
Answer: Botox for hypertrophic masseter muscles of the cheek
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Botox can definitely be used to improve the appearance of the aging neck. While not approved yet, it is very effective in treating what is called "platysmal bands", not true wrinkles. So what are platysmal bands?! Try saying an exaggerated and prolonged letter "E" out loud and...
That can be from the needle mark and generally goes away. Or, it might have always been there and you are just now noticing it. It could also be a pore that is too large. If you are really concerned, talk to your physician, but it’s probably nothing to be alarmed about.
Your insurance may be able to cover your treatment. The best thing to do is to contact your insurance provider to find out if your treatment would be covered.