Botox in Lips Causing Weak Upper Lip

Question

I had Botox in my lip. For how long do I have to suffer the weakness in my lip??

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Botox causing weakness in upper lips can last 3-5 months. Generally this will be on the shorter end but the duration depends on many factors including age of the patient with it lasting less time in older individuals.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

The bad news is that there is nothing that can speed up the natural deterioration of Botox in the upper lip. 
The good news is that Botox wears off in this area more quickly than anywhere else in the face because of the consistent amount of muscle movement in the mouth. 
We think that in 2-4 weeks the effect will wear off with 6 weeks being the longest we think it will take.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Nene,
Sorry to hear that you are having problems after your Botox. 
It seems that we are hearing about more and more complications from injections than ever before as more non-cosmetically trained "injectors" are treating patients. Botox and other fillers are medical procedures that should be performed by well trained and experienced physicians, not by attendees at the weekend "How to Incorporate Cosmetic Surgery into Your Practice 2008" Meetings.
Unfortunately, it takes time for the effect of the Botox in the lips to go away.  That will be dependent upon how many units of Botox your physician (if it was done by a physician) placed.  Find out how many units of Botox were placed and let me know, then I will be better able to answer your question.
Hopefully no more than 4 units was used for your entire upper lip.  I hope that your weakness resolves quickly.
Dr. P

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Botox applied to lips must be performed by experienced and expert injectors. The weak upper lip may last 3 - 5 monthst you will get gradual improvement.

Brenda Dintiman, MD · Answer

Usually Botox is used in very small amounts to relax the muscles contributing to a pursed or smoker's wrinkled mouth. Very small amounts should be used and we know that patients often say they have difficulty using a straw after being treated but that improves fairly quickly.
Please be sure that you are going to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon that is well trained in using botox and is usually it properly.  You may actually need a filler such as juvederm or restylane to fill the lip margin and then a much smaller amount of botox could be used to compliment the treatment.
Be patient it will get better.

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