Does Botox effect vary in different areas? Can botox wear off faster from around the lips than forehead?

March 27, 2018
Asked By:Nancy7251 in Barrie, ON

I had one unit of botox last week under my lip and my upper and lower lips are numb now. I hardly can talk and I can not smile at all. The Doctor says RF and heat helps.

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May 7, 2018

Answer: Botox can take just as long to wear off around the mouth as it does in the forehead

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 7, 2018

Answer: Botox can take just as long to wear off around the mouth as it does in the forehead

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 4, 2018

Answer: Botox response varies

April 4, 2018

Answer: Botox response varies

March 29, 2018

Answer: Botox Effects on Muscles

Nirmal Nathan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 29, 2018

Answer: Botox Effects on Muscles

Nirmal Nathan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 28, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport--Results Resolve in 3-4 months

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 28, 2018

Answer: Botox/Xeomin/Dysport--Results Resolve in 3-4 months

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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May 31, 2018

Answer: Yes, the effects of Botox tend to wear off differently depending on the amount of movement in an area.

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May 31, 2018

Answer: Yes, the effects of Botox tend to wear off differently depending on the amount of movement in an area.

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