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I have never seen neurotoxin cause any permanent nerve injury. Unless the needle punctured a vital nerve or muscle and they do not heal well, then the cause of the asymmetry should likely not be attributed to the neuromodulation treatment. Do you have before and after photos? I would suggest seeing your previous practitioner or finding another dermatologist or plastic surgeon who does this treatment frequently. We see many patients for masseter injections but rarely encounter any problems. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
I do this treatment for patients often and have seen that Botox will atrophy and thin the muscle for many months longer in some people than the usual 3-4 mth duration. In fact, I have seen the benefit last almost a year. In addition if one side is weaker than the contra lateral muscle you may favor the stronger muscle when you chew and worsen asymmetry. It is also possible you had baseline asymmetry of the muscles that was just enhanced by evenly placed Botox causing the expected atrophy.To fix the problem, I would consider either more Botox to the thicker side or filler to the thinner side and treatment with a physician experienced in treating this problem.
Thank you for the question and the photos. The scar looks like is atrophic (i.e., thin), depressed (i.e., deeper than the surrounding tissue), and spread (i.e., the edges of the original excision seem far apart). In this situation, a surgical scar revision is warranted. After this, if needed,...
Hi NewLease,No major overhaul necessary! Stay away from fat grafts at your young age. You should be evaluated in person for possible placement of Restylane in your lower eyelid hollows. The best treatment for crow's feet is Botox or Dysport, though again at your age you...
It is very common for an overactive depressor septi muscle to cause a drooping nasal tip. Treatment with a small dose (almost never more than five units) of Botox can take care of this concern. When injected properly and using the right dilution, it is very unlikely for it to cause untoward side...
Botox is a great alternative to help prevent future line/wrinkles and can help soften lines on the forehead if they're not to deep to start, its best you seek a reputable Board certified physician for an in-person evaluation to see what may be best for your aesthetic desires.
Injecting Botox to the crows feet will not change the look to your face, it would only eliminate fine lines/wrinkles
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