Unexpected Botox and Restylane results

I had Botox, but it only worked on the right side of my face (near the eye)? Also, the Restylane migrated into the upper part of my top lip instead of staying in lip line. What should I do?

Kay

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6 answers to “Unexpected Botox and Restylane results”

A: Final Botox and Restylane results not until 2 weeks

Bryan K. Chen, MD

We usually delay the verdict until 2 weeks after these procedures, after swelling has resolved from the filler and the Botox has achieved its full effect. A touch-up can be done for the left eye. Your injector may be able to help you massage the restylane toward the lip line (or dissolve it with hyaluronidase... more

A: Some revision needed for your Botox and Restylane

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

You might require adding more Botox on the opposite site as well as some revision of your Restylane. I would recommend you follow up with your physician, he will be able to examine you and determine the best course of action.

A: Go back for a Botox touch-up

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Kaygee, Return to your treating physician. Sometimes Botox treatments have to be "touched up".  Also, if it is early enough he/she may be able to extract the errant Restylane or redistribute it. Good luck!

A: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling...Asymetrically from Botox

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Kay, You should return to your injecting physician for re-evaluation.  Tell him/her that "when Irish eyes are smiling" they need to be symmetric. Restylane should not migrate. Good luck (Irish) and be well. Dr. P  

A: Wait, for now

Scott E. Kasden, MD

How do you like your lip? If you like it, have the doctor match it with the Restylane. If you don't like it and you can tolerate the asymmetry, leave it, and it will take care of itself. After about 2 weeks from the initial injection with Botox, have the doctor do a touch up. Not to worry, very simple fix.

A: Wait at least two weeks before making any decisions

David Shafer, MD

Kaygee, You really need to post pictures for us to give specific advice. However, if there is an area where you think you need more Botox, then have the doctor inject a bit more Botox. However, wait at least two weeks between injections for the Botox to take full effect. Otherwise, you risk have too much of... more

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