Botox above lips - I'm worried as it's been nearly 3 days and my top lip is getting numb each day.

Immediately after treatment with Botox, you may have mild swelling at the site of injection for about thirty minutes (I like to call them "mosquito bites") but you should not have any chance in sensation.  Any numbness is unusual, and should be evaluated by your physician. 

Typically the numbness sensation is normal when botox is applied to the upper lip area. Botox around the lip will wear off fairly quickly, so if you don't like the sensation it should resolve in 6-8 weeks.  Try a light filler next time like Juvederm Volbella to soften the lip lines.

Botox is used to treat certain wrinkles on the face. The vertical ones between the brows seen when we frown are the most common wrinkles treated. Wrinkles around the mouth can be treated with Botox as well. It is important to understand that a very small amount should be used in this area so that it does not affect speaking, eating, and breathing. Since the amount is used is small, the results can be very subtle. Sometimes only a small pout is seen. When Botox around the lips is combined with fillers and skin tightening treatments, the results are much more impressive.Usually the first time someone receives Botox around the lips, the area can feel strange for the first two weeks or so. With time this feeling goes away, so patience is key. I recommend speaking with your doctor for advice specific to you. Good luck!

I commonly inject combination of Botox and fillers for vertical lip lines. However, it is important that only a small dose of Botox be used (4 units). Too much Botox in this area can weaken the orbicularis oris muscle resulting in difficulty with pronunciation and such things as drinking out of a straw. Injection of Botox can result in temporary numbness which will improve. However, it appears to me that what you are describing is muscle weakness and not numbness. If this is the case, then you will need to wait for the Botox to wear off which can take up to 3-4 months although your muscle will typically start strengthening sooner than that.

Hello Pokemon11,One of the possible side effects from Botox treatment is a numbness in the area treated.  If you are noticing this above your lip when you were treated, there is nothing to worry about as it will get better with time.  Since you received treatment above your lip, if a larger dose was used then it can affect your ability to pronounce words.  This is is why I prefer to use a very low dose when trying to soften the lines around the mouth, or even using a soft filler like Restylane Silk.  Since you are only three days in you have not reached the maximum effect yet.  The good news is the effects are only temporary but it can last up to 3 to 4 months.  Unfortunately, there are not any exercises you can do to improve it faster. I'd recommend you follow up with your injector to express your concerns.I hope this helps and good luck.