I concur with the excellent explanation for this problem given by Dr. Hess. If the physician injects too medially, beyond a long dropped from the lateral canthus ( the outer eyeball), there can be an affect of the smile on that one side. However, this does not seem to be what... more
Swollen cheeks after Botox for crow's feet
I had Botox on my crows feet two weeks ago. The first week was fine, lines have gone. However, I now have swollen cheeks and look hideous and so ugly. Can I do anything at all to help reduce the swelling? Will the swelling eventually go down? I look like a chipmunk and I'm so scared I will look like this for always now. I am so distraught, I can't leave the house or work. Please help. Thanks
2 answers to “Swollen cheeks after Botox for...”
A: Probably Not Swelling
There is normally minimal to no swelling after Botox injection. A little redness at the time of injection that fades within a matter of a few minutes. I more suspect that when the crows feet which are caused by contraction of the obicularis oculi muscle were paralyzed the muscle no long exerted an... more
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