It's been 24 days since I had 50 units of Botox injected into each masseter to reduce teeth clenching and soften the jaw line. I'm losing definition and symmetry in my cheeks by the day. Also, my smile is weaker and uneven. In the photos, my smile crease is receding, I assume because the muscles there are overcompensating. One cheek is higher than the other. I know Botox will wear off eventually, but will the deformity get worse as the muscles continues to atrophy? Was the dosage too high? Help!
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Thank you for question. It is okay to bend forward after injection. The restrictions I tell my patients is to not lie down, rub or massage the treated area for 4 hours after injection. I also recommend to not exercise for 24 hours after treatment. This is to avoid the Botox from spreading into...
Thank you for your question. This happens when the lower eyelid is overly injected or Botox is injected into a patient who already has relax eyelids. A snap test should be done before receiving injections in this area. Unfortunately, there is no way to reverse Botox. It will take 3-4 months to...
Thank you for your question. Botox works by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscle then can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften. It is used cosmetically to treat the forehead, between the brows and crow’s feet. It can be used m...
