I had Juvederm and 2& 1/2 units of Botox injected into each side of my mouth for smile lines one week ago and as of day number 4 I noticed my mouth and smile are crooked with one side drooping down. Today is looks to be worse than yesterday. I know botox can last 3-6 months but is there any chance it till wear off sooner based off of it only being 2& 1/2 units? Or does it negate that because I had the units placed directly into that muscle? Lastly could a small amount of filler help?
Answer: Botox for smile lines
This off-label use of Botox can soften lines but the placement of the botox may differ from physician to physician as does the number of units used. A droop can occur and this may last a few weeks to a few months. It will revert to normal eventually. Check with your doctor in case there can be some thing done to make you look more symmetric.
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Answer: Botox for smile lines
This off-label use of Botox can soften lines but the placement of the botox may differ from physician to physician as does the number of units used. A droop can occur and this may last a few weeks to a few months. It will revert to normal eventually. Check with your doctor in case there can be some thing done to make you look more symmetric.
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July 22, 2012
Answer: Drooping after Botox
Firstly, I think that having Botox and Juvederm injected at the same the should be no problem at all. We do this all the time. Secondly, it would be good to know exactly where this botox was injected as my impression from reading your story seems to be different from some of the others. They are thinking of injections to remove wrinkles above lip(smoker's type lines). My thought was that you had the injections lateral to and below lips in muscle that pulls corners down. This would make a big difference as one might be corrected by injecting some in other side. Can you send a photo?
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July 22, 2012
Answer: Drooping after Botox
Firstly, I think that having Botox and Juvederm injected at the same the should be no problem at all. We do this all the time. Secondly, it would be good to know exactly where this botox was injected as my impression from reading your story seems to be different from some of the others. They are thinking of injections to remove wrinkles above lip(smoker's type lines). My thought was that you had the injections lateral to and below lips in muscle that pulls corners down. This would make a big difference as one might be corrected by injecting some in other side. Can you send a photo?
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June 5, 2020
Answer: 2.5 units of Botox is too strong
I use Botox to reduce vertical lines around the mouth often and most patients really like the results; but I start with 1 unit only in each side and then increase to a maximum of 2 units. I have found above that it becomes too strong and patients have problems. The effect will get a little worse over the next few days and then stabilize for a couple of weeks. Then it should get better. I would not recommend fillers because when the Botox wears off, you may not like the results. I'm sorry this happened to you. Hang in there!
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June 5, 2020
Answer: 2.5 units of Botox is too strong
I use Botox to reduce vertical lines around the mouth often and most patients really like the results; but I start with 1 unit only in each side and then increase to a maximum of 2 units. I have found above that it becomes too strong and patients have problems. The effect will get a little worse over the next few days and then stabilize for a couple of weeks. Then it should get better. I would not recommend fillers because when the Botox wears off, you may not like the results. I'm sorry this happened to you. Hang in there!
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Botox Effect Will Fade with TIme
For upper lip "smokers" lines, I typically use 1 unit per injection into 2 points on each side (4 injections)-- with a maximum of 2 units per injection. This area is extremely sensitive to minor variations in Botox, as you are experiencing.
While Botox typically last 4 months, with a common range of 3-6 months, in the frown lines of the forehead and glabella, I find the results around the mouth last less. This is precisely because we are just trying to weaken, instead of paralyzing, the muscles around the mouth. I would expect your side-effects to peak by 1-2 weeks and probably be markedly reduced by 4-6 weeks. I would NOT chase an undesirable result with a "corrective procedure" with a filler--- just give it time. I DO love using fillers and Botox in combination for a given result that is planned. I think you may develop another set of concerns when you try to "fix" this particular problem--- either from the fix itself, or after the Botox results wear off.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Botox Effect Will Fade with TIme
For upper lip "smokers" lines, I typically use 1 unit per injection into 2 points on each side (4 injections)-- with a maximum of 2 units per injection. This area is extremely sensitive to minor variations in Botox, as you are experiencing.
While Botox typically last 4 months, with a common range of 3-6 months, in the frown lines of the forehead and glabella, I find the results around the mouth last less. This is precisely because we are just trying to weaken, instead of paralyzing, the muscles around the mouth. I would expect your side-effects to peak by 1-2 weeks and probably be markedly reduced by 4-6 weeks. I would NOT chase an undesirable result with a "corrective procedure" with a filler--- just give it time. I DO love using fillers and Botox in combination for a given result that is planned. I think you may develop another set of concerns when you try to "fix" this particular problem--- either from the fix itself, or after the Botox results wear off.
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July 21, 2012
Answer: Juvederm and Botox in the Lips
Injection of Juvederm® and BOTOX® at the same time can create a confusing picture. Since you are just one week out there may be some lingering swelling from the filler injection and things may improve for you. If the problem is purely BOTOX® related then the problem will likely last for a few weeks but slowly improve after that. Good luck.
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July 21, 2012
Answer: Juvederm and Botox in the Lips
Injection of Juvederm® and BOTOX® at the same time can create a confusing picture. Since you are just one week out there may be some lingering swelling from the filler injection and things may improve for you. If the problem is purely BOTOX® related then the problem will likely last for a few weeks but slowly improve after that. Good luck.
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