Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL
Posted under Botox q&a

Face Semi-paralyzed After Botox to Masseter Muscles? (photo)

TammyA
I had 30 units of botox injected in the masseter muscles on the right side of my face; I leave the left side alone because the muscles aren't as active. I had had 25 units put in about 4 months ago, so this was not new. However, now the right side of my face is semi-paralyzed. My smile looks terrible because the corner of my mouth does not lift. I know there is no antidote to botox, but is there anything I can do to speed up the metabolization, help my smile, or strengthen the muscles? Thank you

Answers (10)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD profile photo
Dr. Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD
Answered on Jun 24, 2017
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Dr. Melissa Chiang, MD, FAAD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Ron Shelton, MD profile photo
Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
Answered on Feb 16, 2013
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Dr. Ron Shelton, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Brent Moelleken, MD profile photo
Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
Answered on Sep 27, 2017
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
PROFILE
Mabrie Facial Institute | San Francisco profile photo
Dr. Mabrie Facial Institute | San Francisco
Answered on Apr 18, 2019
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Mark Kearns, MBChB, BSc, FRACGP profile photo
Dr. Mark Kearns, MBChB, BSc, FRACGP
Answered on Oct 1, 2018
Answer
1 person found this helpful
FEATURED DOCTOR
SEE ALL