Botox crooked smile

Suzanne, Botox works by paralyzing muscles. This effect is beneficial in the forehead and around the eyes (crow's feet area) to reduce wrinkles caused by dynamic muscles. The muscles in your cheeks and around your mouth have very important functions in chewing and talking. While it is tempting to inject... more

Greetings Suzanne, I would definitely agree with Dr. Persky on all points. You may be able to have the opposite side injected to even out the smile. In the alternative take heart - this will resolve on its own and you should notice some motion in probably a month or two.

Hi Suzanne, I would return to the physician who treated you.  After examining your peri-oral muscles and their movement, it would be possible to determine whether a small additional Botox would "even out" your smile.  I'm sorry that you are having problems, but this again emphasizes... more