Can Botox or Radiesse cause a twitchy smile?

August 15, 2015
Asked By:BC4144 in Chicago, Illinois

I recently had Radiesse into my smile lines, cheeks and chin area and about 2 units of botox ea for crows feet. The doctor put a little more filler on the right side because it was my week side. Also, he tweaked my right chin a few times to get it "just right". It looks a little more swollen on the right side but not crazy. Now only when I smile, the right side of my face shakes or twitch. Then it kind of aches after. Are my muscles tired or could something have gone wrong with the injections.

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