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I was injected botox incorrectly when it will gradually wear off?

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RSMember14270Mar 26, 2017

I was injected wrongly for a nose lift in the sides of the nose the points of the gummy smile my lips are flattened and i have 2 small swelling balls when i smile beside my nose,i just wanted a small amount under my nose he injected me under and beside my nose which affected my smile,the issue is it has been a month now and i still have these swelling parts when i smile beside my nose,when will they disappear and how long does botox effect gradually wears off,is there is any way to remove botox?

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