Hello, I got Botox for bells palsy synkenisis two weeks ago and can no longer lift the affected corner of my mouth to smile. I'm crushed. He put 10 units somewhere in my cheek for tightness and I'm guessing that's the culprit. How long until 10 units wears off on this area? Is there any correctional action that can be done?
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As a general rule, we have always told our patients that as long as you have Botox before you are actually pregnant then you are fine. There have been no studies on getting Botox while pregnant, simply because it’s not worth the possible risks. However, it is only in your body such a short a...
Our bodies are simply not symmetric, think of them as cousins not twins. One side is always going to be stronger or higher. One side will be weaker and lower. Typically, it goes along with your dominate hand, left handed vs right handed. You can use a neurotoxin to help with symmetry whether...
Hello and thank you for your question.
As a first treatment method, I would definitely recommend Botox (or similar Neuromodulator ) as you appear to have tonic contraction of the glabellar muscles (assuming you are not trying to frown in the photo) . Botox relaxes the muscle and prevents this...
