Will the muscles around the corner of the mouth recover from Botox paralysis? (photos)

January 12, 2014
Asked By:Rimaa

I had Botox injections to the masseters. One injection was between my chin and the corner of my mouth on the right side, unlike the injections on the other side which were in the cheek. 1 month later now, I can not bend down the right mouth corner when i make a sad expression and when i press my lips together, there is a dimple on the right side. Will it recover? Is there anything I can do to help it?

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Answer: "corrective" botox is a possibility in this scenario

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Answer: "corrective" botox is a possibility in this scenario

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Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 21, 2014

Answer: This will go away

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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November 21, 2014

Answer: This will go away

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January 14, 2014

Answer: Botox for masseter reduction

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January 14, 2014

Answer: Botox for masseter reduction

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