I have a very good injector but this time she did 2 tiny botox injections in my upper lip, and now I can't smile normally. It's not awful or lop-sided. It just doesn't look like me at all. My upper lip hangs over my upper teeth, which are now mostly obscured when I smile. She told me to ultrasound the area at home, will this help? I'm guessing not :( Will it wear off faster than 3-4 months because it's an area that moves a lot? Sad without smile.
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January 25, 2018
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Thank you for your question and I'm sorry you are not feeling well. I don't think your symptoms have to do with the Botox. I hope your doctor is able to determine the cause. Please get well.
Great question and I undestand why this would concern you. Most providers including myself can tell you, in all sincerity, that based on our collective experience and knowledge of how Botox works there should NOT be any numbness. HOWEVER, I have had similar...
Botox works great for this. Insurance will pay for Botox treatment of chronic headaches, but not fibromyalgia. Fortunately, the Botox headache protocol includes the neck and shoulders. A physical medicine physician with experience with Botox in Chronic migraine headache and...