I’m only 42, and they aren’t extreme deep...Why do I still have frown lines?? They are slightly improved but worth the money I’ve spent!! I expected them not to move at all, what gives?!
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Interesting theory! Fortunately, it is highly unlikely that artery damage was done. It’s possible that once your muscle relaxed the structures that were there all along are more prominent and once you noticed them it’s hard to undo. Botox wears off in 3-4 month, so it’s long gone ...
When you have this deficiency the problem usual is related to when you are given medications such as succinylcholine for muscle paralysis with anesthesia. You experience prolonged paralysis from not having the enzyme which breaks done the medication. Because Botox works differently there should...
If you got botox to the masseters, it is likely you got a dose of 20 to 30 units on each side. Although botox usually lasts 3-4 months in other areas of the face, I find botox at the higher doses in the masseters lasts approximately 6 months.
I would anticipate it wearing off...
