Chin Tightens and Locks Involuntarily After Botox

asked 10 months ago by msfit in New London, CT
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, chin, tightening

I tried botox in my chin for severe dimpling. Was happy afterwards but now 4 weeks later, it locks up into a cramp on its own for 5 minutes at a time. Usually upon the slightest touch. Its hard all the time and pitted like acne scars. Can anyone help me? Im 43,lucky to not have one wrinkle but now I have a chin that looks like a monster. Im a model and I cant work like this. I even get a crease under my mouth afterwards because it was so tight and my lower lip wont relax during it either!

5 answers to Chin Tightens and Locks Involuntarily After Botox

Botox to the chin

Although the menatlis muscle (chin) is quite small, it can also be quite strong. From what you are describing, part of this small muscle needs further treatment with Botox or Dysport. Your practitioner should be able to remedy this quite simply. Although cosmetic dermal fillers may complement your treatment plan by shaping and filling, using Botox or Dysport is the only way to realx the muscle itself. A combination approach is often a good treatmetn plan for many... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox for chin dimpling

You should see the doctor who treated you as they know exactly how many units and where the Botox was injected. Possibly you need very tiny number of units injected in muscles adjacent to the area that have compensated for the relaxed muscle. see video

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox for chin pitting works

It sounds like there may have been an asymmetric mentalis muscle Botox injection or uptake. Although not common, this kind of unoppossed or asymmetric attenuation can lead to hyperreflexive contraction of the less attenuated muscle. Clearly this will wear off spontaneously but it may take up to 6 months. I would manage this by Botox or Dysport injection of the hyperactive mentalis muscle. I expect improvement in 2 days and complete resolution by 10 days. There is usually a learning curve... more

Edwin Ishoo, MD
Boston Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treating a Dimpled Chin With Botox

Botox injections, when properly done, can be used to restore a smooth appearance to the chin. Over activity of the mentalis muscle will cause a dimpled chin, known as a “peau d’orange” appearance. You should return to your physician injector for further evaluation which may include more Botox to have the area adjusted. In the future you may want to consider the use of a filler such as Sculptra or Radiesse instead.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

This is an unbalanced mentalis treatment.

I recommend that you return to your injector. They need to inject a little more BOTOX to properly balance the chin muscles. In the future, you can decide if this is a treatment you are willing to repeat. Honestly, I think it is better to use fillers for the chin rather than Botox.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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