Dear doctors, I'm 43 and wanted to do something for myself to help me age gracefully. I have given my doctor, (board-certified) several chances to 'get it right'. I requested treatment of crowsfeet and glabellar lines and a slight relaxation of forehead lines. However; everytime after I've been treated, I look like a Neanderthal with a low forehead and brows. Is it my facial anatomy that is the problem or my doctor?!! Is botox just not for me? Can anything be done to counteract this odd look?
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Thank you for your question. From your photo it appears Botox was used to treat your bunny lines and may have been placed too low. This would cause your upper lip to not raise as much as before and would account for your uneven smile. I recommend having a following up with your injector to...
Its been 4 months since the Botox. If Botox is causing this it really should have resolved by now. It can't hurt to wait a couple more months just to be certain. After that I recommend Fat Transfer. Properly performed fat transfer will give you many years to decades of results. Please see...
Thank you for your question. You ask an interesting question about a contrast between doctors, as your previous doctor took photos before Botox® treatments and during follow up visits, and the new doctor doesn’t take photos. You are asking if this is something to be concerned about.
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