Botox is Limiting my Smile, Do I Have Options?

December 4, 2011
Asked By:LauraFDC in Washington, DC

I had botox between my eyes (frown lines) and crows feet two days ago. First timer. Between the eyes looks great and has given me a slight brow lift. But the crows feet injections are limiting my smile. My cheeks bulge & bunch when I smile and my smile seems to "stop" now without extending as broadly as before. Natural contour below my cheeks is gone w/ flat affect to the outer 1/3 of my face. While the crows feet are gone, so is my nice big and broad smile. Doesn't look like me. Suggestions?

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December 6, 2011

Answer: Botox and Smile

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox for crows feet should not treat the smile muscles

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Botox for crows feet should not treat the smile muscles

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December 6, 2011

Answer: Don't go to this injector again.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 6, 2011

Answer: Don't go to this injector again.

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December 20, 2011

Answer: Botox and smile

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December 9, 2011

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