Chipmunk cheeks and under eye shelf 12 weeks after botox - what can be done? (photos)

Question

I had Botox on my crows feet for the first time 12 weeks ago and my cheeks have become very chipmunk and I had what looks like a shelf under eyes when I smile. From looking at pictures when I first had it done it doesn’t seem to have relaxed very much at all. I get married in just under 4 weeks and im beside myself that my face hasn’t started to go back to normal yet. Is there anything that can be done to raise my cheeks so my smile stops looking so chipmunk like. I feel like a caricature.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I encourage you to return to your injector for an evaluation.  It's difficult to tell from smiling photos but you may benefit from fillers under the eyes to help smooth the transition to the cheek and to fill in the hollow areas.  Botox typically lasts 3 to 4 months, so you should begin to notice the effects gradually fading.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

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