I got botox in my masseter muscle in the beginning of Aug. 2012, at age 23, almost 9 months ago. Since then, I've hated how my facial structure has changed. My face is much narrower, as if I lost all of my baby fat in my cheeks (I like the rounder and fuller look because I think it's more youthful). I wear retainers at night because I had braces when I was 19. When can I expect my face to return to normal? I wish I could look as young as I did a year ago :(
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Several things could contribute to painful Botox injections. None would indicate long term damage, but might impact your decision to try another injector next time. If the needle strikes a cutaneous nerve this can cause a lightening like pain away from the injection site. ...
If it was reconstituted with anything other than the company's recommendation, it would sting, hurt, and cause general discomfort, upon injection.
Your main concern is likely how long this will last and what you can do in the meantime. The answer is that your injector (assuming they are a physician) can prescribe drops that will help elevate the drooping eyelid. The drooping typically lasts a few weeks and will resolve completely when the...
