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I Can No Longer Smile

Name: I Can No Longer Smile
Item: Name not provided
Author: CT IN SO. CAL.

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I had botox injected for frown lines between eyes...

CT IN SO. CAL.April 8, 2009

$600

i had botox injected for frown lines between eyes and crows feet followed by fraxel laser the next day. it has been over two weeks since my injection and i am unable to smile! my upper lip curls under when i try to smile and i look like a rabid squirrel! i feel like a freak. returned to see my md who is an experienced botox trainer and thy have never had this happen before.

has anyone else had this experience and how long did it take before your smile returned? i am depressed, anxious and cry when i wake up each morning an look at myself in the mirror. never again!

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Replies (14)

margie whiteley

April 19, 2009

I also had the same procedures done and my right upper lip is non movable. They said it was from the oral injections for the laser. They said it would come back in a few months. I think it is because of the Botox. I can feel it. I just can't move it.

CT IN SO. CAL.

April 21, 2009

Thanks Margie for your comments. It helps to know I'm not alone in this. What was the date of your procedure? It has been four weeks for me and I still have no movement in my upper lip. I'm trying to remain positive and hope I will see some progress in the nest few weeks. I have a big family wedding to attend in early June and hope I look better before then. Thanks again.

margie whiteley

April 22, 2009

It has only been 2 weeks. My Dr. says it is because of the injections they gave me in my mouth and they must have hit a nerve, but after researching the internet the really believe it is the Botox. We probably have to wait for it to wear off. I just paint my lipstick higher and it does not look to bad unless I smile. Oh well.

bunny lines

June 21, 2009

I have the same problem and mine just started last week. I can not move my upper lip and just like you said I look too like that rabid squirrel, this is awful. I dont want to go any where let alone Smile. :( I see your post was back in April, its not June 21, how is your lip at this point? I have been searching the internet high and low and this is not as common as the droopy eye. I haven't had much luck finding anyone with this same problem. Its very scary and depressing. I hope your better now!!

CT IN SO. CAL.

July 10, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear that someone else is having to go through the same nightmare. It has been @ 16 weeks since my procedure and my smile is about 85% improved and I can see the smile back in my eyes. However I did hot see any improvement until about the seventh week and the progress was slow. Don't look in the mirror all the time, it will drive you crazy. Just keep in mind that this is only temporary and your smile will return!! Hang in there.

nosmiles1

October 22, 2009

Hi, Please tell me you are better now? I had botox a week ago in the upper part of my nose for the small horizontal lines and now now no lip movement. It's scary and I look horrific. My kids keep asking me what is wrong. How long does it take to come back? I am so embarrassed and depressed.