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Can Botox on Crows Feet Cause Muscle Paralysis in Other Areas of my Face?

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I received 20 units of Botox on my eyes a month ago. For the first 10 days it was nice, no wrinkles. After about 10 days, I noticed pressure on my face when I smiled. I looked in the mirror to see that the left side of my mouth wasn't moving. It's a month later and now my smile just looks strange (crooked, moves abnormally). I look like a different person. I'm not sure if this is typical, and error on the part of the practitioner, or if it just doesn't work with my face. I'd appreciate a Dr's thoughts on this.

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