20 units of Botox in chin too much?

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I have had 6 units of Botox in my chin before for a pebble chin previously. I ended up going to another doctor and I told him how much I had last time and that this time I just needed it touched up. He ended up placing two injections of 10 each so I total of 20 units into my chin without me even realizing! I'm scared of when the effects of the Botox kick in that something will go terribly wrong because this seems like a huge amount to put in a chin! Please help!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The typical dose is 2-6 units to the chin area. Botox takes 10-14 days to see optimal results. I suggest you give it time to determine what the ultimate outcome is. Unfortunately, Botox takes 2-4 months to resolve. For future treatment, I suggest consulting with an experienced board certified dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

20 units for a pebble chin is quite a lot. I don't think i've ever used more than 10 units. Fortunately, if you experience any unwanted effects they will completely resolve and go back to normal once the Botox wears off in 3-4 months. Make sure you follow up with your injector if there are any concerns. Best wishes.

Alex Eshaghian, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question scutebb. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. in can be place in the chin to address the dimples. Typically 4-8 units are used here. Too high a dose can lead to spreading of the Botox to the adjacent DLI muscle, which can lead to a temporary asymmetric smile. Please consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Neda Vanden Bosch, MD · Answer

6 units is a typical dose, occasionally up to 8 or maybe 10 in a large chin or male muscular patient. As Long as the preparation was not highly diluted( a lot of saline mixed with botox), and proper placement was Done, you should be fine. You might have a longer lasting result, as recent studies show higher doses can actually prolong results. Best of luck!

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Care must be taken when injecting Botox in the chin area and too much Botox may cause droopiness of the month. You should see the full effect within 10 days. If it were too much or if it diffused, you would have already seen the poor outcome.Dr H Karamanoukian

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