I got Botox to try and even out my lip when I talk, but I did NOT have a gummy smile. I do not think that going the botox for gummy smile route was the best idea now that I am dealing with a wonky nostril due to the asymmetrical injection. My question is, will my nostril ever go back to normal? It has been 4 months…
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Botox is a neuromodulator that works by inhibiting the ability of the injected muscle to contract. The effects of Botox are temporary, typically lasting three to four months. If you are noting a droop of the nostril two years later it is likely attributed to a different cause.
Hi, thank you for your question! Botox around the mouth typically lasts 6-8 weeks for the average patient. Lip flip botox can be affected by things such as drinking from a straw, smoking, every day animations of the lips such as smiling and talking. Smoking can increase the botox wearing off...
Hi, thank you for your question! The best way to help reduce the effect of lower face botox would be to do facial exercises and using a vibration device. The vibration tool will help contract the muscle which in return will help the botox metabolize at a faster rate.
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