Why does my face look uneven as if I had a mini stroke? (Photos)

Question

When I moved my lips it seem like one side of my lips are stiff.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos and question.  I'm not sure if this is your natural asymmetry or if you're asking because you recently had a Botox treatment.  If it is due to your Botox you may wish to return to your injector to discuss your concerns.  If this is your natural asymmetry, there are various treatments that can be utilized to help improve the imbalance.  See an expert injector near you to learn more.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Facial asymmetry?Thanks for sharing your story and your photographs! I am not sure if this is a natural level of a symmetry or if this is after in neuromodulator injection. If it is after an injection it may be that the neuromodulator was placed too low on the face. If this is after an injection, I suggest that you contact your injector and be evaluated in person! Best wishes, Dr.Aldo

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  If you had botox placed this may be the result of it being placed too low in the face resulting in some of the lip elevator muscles being paralyzed.  This will resolve spontaneously but may take several weeks to months depending on the amount of Botox used.  Hang in there and talk to your injector about what has taken place.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you had botox placed this may be the result of it being placed too low in the face resulting in some of the lip elevator muscles being paralyzed. This will resolve spontaneously but may take several weeks to months depending on the amount of Botox used. Hang in there and talk to your injector about what has taken place. Best of luck!

Mary C. DuPont, MD, FPMRS, FACS · Answer

There are lots of potential reasons for facial asymmetry.  Some of them are congenital or developmental, bad sleeping habits (sleeping primarily on one side), poor posture (weak neck muscles can lead to weakened facial muscles), dental issues, etc.
Having said that, most people have  mild asymmetry of their face.

Why does my face look uneven as if I had a mini stroke? (Photos)

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Why does my face look uneven as if I had a mini stroke? (Photos)

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Answer: If you had botox placed this may be the result of it being placed too low in the face resulting

Answer: If you had botox placed this may be the result of it being placed too low in the face resulting

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