52 year old, caucasian, healthy, female & Botox caused 'smoker’s' lines, can this be fixed? (Photos)
December 9, 2023
Asked By:Wildflower07 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Help! About a month ago I had Botox in my masseters, DAOs, platysmas, & forehead/brows. Ever since I have deep/visible “smoker’s” lines that were barely there before (I don’t smoke or use straws). It’s worse when I talk or eat & feels funny. What could have caused this and can it be fixed? Thank you! PS: It’s hard to see in the after photo & the reason I’m all red is because I had microneedling yesterday. I also have .5 of a syringe of lip filler. 52 yr old, caucasian, healthy, female.
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From the submitted photos it appears you would be a good candidate for Morpheus8. This treatment combines microneedling with RF technology to tighten skin and melt fat. Three sessions are recommended for optimal results. See my website or a provider near you to learn more.
Based on your photo, it appears that you have difficulty elevating the corner of your mouth on the right side. This certainly could be from the masseteric Botox injections. This will completely wear off in 3 months, and you should notice Improvement in your smile 6 weeks after your procedure or...
If you are looking to eliminate the appearance of your left nasolabial wrinkle, Botox would not be the solution. Botox is a muscle paralyzing agent and that could result in a crooked smile if used in your area of concern. Potentially, injectable fillers might be helpful, but an examination would...