How can Botox cause chipmunk cheeks? How long will it take to go away?

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your Botox results have not been what you anticipated.  Unfortunately without a series of photographs it is difficult to offer definite advice and I would discuss your results with your injector, or seek a second opinion as to the cause of your chipmunk cheeks.

Thank you for your question. I am sorry this has happened to you. This is the result of in proper injection around the crow’s feet area. If Botox is not injected close to the orbital rim or spreads beyond this area, then other muscles besides the orbicularis oculi will be affected. What is making your chipmunk cheeks is that the zygomaticus muscles (help lift the cheeks) have been affected. This can easily be avoided with proper technique. I recommend finding a new injector.