I have smokers lines, which Im deeply unhappy about. Was recommended botox; $180 worth; and now only 1 day later my top lip is so numb I cannot speak properly. She said 7-10 days would get affects of it. Im so worried its going to get worse. Is there ANYTHING I can do? Please please help. I wish I had got fillers; but was $600, thats why opted for botox at $180. Please please any help/advice for now to stop it or lesson it? Or advice for the future? I live in Perth, Western Australia.
October 22, 2014
Answer: Botox upper lip at one day
It is possible that you were over-injected, but it is a little unusual that you would be experiencing such dramatic changes at 24 hours. It usually takes a little longer than that. That could be good or bad for you. Some of our patients report a feeling of numbness and heaviness on day one that resolves over the coming days. If that is your case then your results may still be OK. If however you have only partial onset of the results and they are going to increase over the next few days the symptoms may get worse. Luckily whatever the result it will be temporary. In regards to your overall question, botox is rarely the answer for smokers lines. It is a good treatment in addition to fillers or skin resurfacing, but rarely suffices by itself. That may not be that good of news either, but at least its honest.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Botox upper lip at one day
It is possible that you were over-injected, but it is a little unusual that you would be experiencing such dramatic changes at 24 hours. It usually takes a little longer than that. That could be good or bad for you. Some of our patients report a feeling of numbness and heaviness on day one that resolves over the coming days. If that is your case then your results may still be OK. If however you have only partial onset of the results and they are going to increase over the next few days the symptoms may get worse. Luckily whatever the result it will be temporary. In regards to your overall question, botox is rarely the answer for smokers lines. It is a good treatment in addition to fillers or skin resurfacing, but rarely suffices by itself. That may not be that good of news either, but at least its honest.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Too much BOTOX?
I would agree with the other physicians and say that you were probably over-injected in your lips. The good news is that the effects should resolve; the bad news is that it may take several weeks to a month for this to happen.
Some injectors have actually gone back and added a little filler to the lips to increase stiffness which may help. Otherwise, the only thing to do is to be patient and let it wear off.
I hope that helps!
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Too much BOTOX?
I would agree with the other physicians and say that you were probably over-injected in your lips. The good news is that the effects should resolve; the bad news is that it may take several weeks to a month for this to happen.
Some injectors have actually gone back and added a little filler to the lips to increase stiffness which may help. Otherwise, the only thing to do is to be patient and let it wear off.
I hope that helps!
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