Botox for chin dimpling not working - advice? (photos)

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A few weeks go I went to get Botox from a nurse that's new to injecting Botox/Filler. She injected the two chin muscles with 2 units of Botox in each muscle as seen in the photo (a total of 4 units). It's been a few weeks and my chin is making this weird bump now, and has not relaxed those muscles. Any recommendations to suggest to the nurse injector? I'm so frustrated because I have an event coming up in a week, and I don't want my chin to look weird when I attend that event.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​Treatment for chin dimpling ("pebble chin" or "orange peel") is Botox injected into the mentalis muscle. This typically gives great improvement to the appearance of the chin. Results take about 1 to 2 weeks​. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It appears you have had some effect from the Botox but the area was a little undertreated.  A touch up should improve your results.  If you have the treatment done soon you should begin to notice improvement in 5-7 days with final results seen after 14 days.

Rita Rakus, MBBS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case it seems as though not all the mentalist muscle fibres have been treated - it's important the superficial and deep are treated to get a smooth result. The solution could be a small amount more toxin to settle this bulging down. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes

Joseph Batac, MD · Answer

Good morning and thank you for your question! It maybe that the botox was not enough to relax the mentalist muscle there. I would consider having the area filled with a filler as this will be a definitive way to fill in those areas of concern. I wish you luck with the rest of your journey.
Cheers,Joseph Batac, M.D.Double board certified plastic surgeon

Drew Varano, MD · Answer

It’s working you just need a few more units higher up on the one side as part of the right side muscle got partially paralyzed ( or left side depending if the the photo is reversed )

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