On average how long will it take for the muscle to regrow normal? I have had Botox injections around my crows feet by board certified doctor for over 2-3yrs. After this last injection 3 weeks ago (10 units each side). I have noticed unwanted muscle atrophy in my upper cheeks. It has created a deep line on my mid cheek and looks more defined when I smile. I have NEVER had this line before. I am 24 years old and was given 50 units (repeatedly every 4-5 months). Has the Botox migrated to my cheeks because too many units? Will this line go away?
Answer: Permanent effects of Botox Thank you for your question. Botox does not have any permanent effects. You could have, however, received a little in an unintended area and now you have muscle relaxation. Normally, it can take 3-6 months for complete strength to return to the muscle. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Permanent effects of Botox Thank you for your question. Botox does not have any permanent effects. You could have, however, received a little in an unintended area and now you have muscle relaxation. Normally, it can take 3-6 months for complete strength to return to the muscle. Hope this helps!
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Answer: Botox Long term consistent use of Botox may cause some atrophy of the injected muscle. This is due to the muscle being inactive for extended lengths of time. It would be unlikely for the Botox to migrate to a different area of the face and cause atrophy there. It is more likely that the injection site was shifted somewhat and created an undesired effect which will wear off over the next few months.
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Answer: Botox Long term consistent use of Botox may cause some atrophy of the injected muscle. This is due to the muscle being inactive for extended lengths of time. It would be unlikely for the Botox to migrate to a different area of the face and cause atrophy there. It is more likely that the injection site was shifted somewhat and created an undesired effect which will wear off over the next few months.
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July 16, 2019
Answer: Botox and Muscle Atrophy Botox requires precision in both dosing amounts and needle placement to ensure consistency in the treatment. It is possible that your last treatment was slightly off the typical needle spot and you had a bit of Botox go into this area. The medication will wear off in three to four months and the line should disappear at that time.
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July 16, 2019
Answer: Botox and Muscle Atrophy Botox requires precision in both dosing amounts and needle placement to ensure consistency in the treatment. It is possible that your last treatment was slightly off the typical needle spot and you had a bit of Botox go into this area. The medication will wear off in three to four months and the line should disappear at that time.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: Improving wrinkles with botox/xeomin/dysport and fillers; laser like Fraxel or radiofrequency venus viva/intensif; microneedle botox cannot cause permanent atrophy in the face and it cannot migrate from the eyes to the cheeks but It can change smile/cheek if injected into the wrong facial muscle.
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May 12, 2019
Answer: Improving wrinkles with botox/xeomin/dysport and fillers; laser like Fraxel or radiofrequency venus viva/intensif; microneedle botox cannot cause permanent atrophy in the face and it cannot migrate from the eyes to the cheeks but It can change smile/cheek if injected into the wrong facial muscle.
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June 17, 2019
Answer: BOTOX® shouldn’t have any permanent affects. While the change to your cheek may have been the result of your regular BOTOX injection for crow's feet, it would simply have been the cause and effect of a misplaced injection or a bit more BOTOX than was necessary. There are no permanent affects caused by BOTOX and the injection you received should wear off in 3 to 6 months or so. In the meantime, if you're concerned, you can always reach out to your provider and schedule a check in.
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June 17, 2019
Answer: BOTOX® shouldn’t have any permanent affects. While the change to your cheek may have been the result of your regular BOTOX injection for crow's feet, it would simply have been the cause and effect of a misplaced injection or a bit more BOTOX than was necessary. There are no permanent affects caused by BOTOX and the injection you received should wear off in 3 to 6 months or so. In the meantime, if you're concerned, you can always reach out to your provider and schedule a check in.
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