My doctor accidentally injected my infraorbital nerve with Botox. Then proceeded to inject something else into the the nerve to complete the numbing. I went back to have Botox injected into the other side to make it a little more even. What are the chances that the nerve is permanently damaged? Will my smile ever be the same? If it is damaged what if anything can be done? I had the Botox last week of March so when should I start being concerned that there could be damage?
April 16, 2015
Answer: Problem with Botox Very sorry for your difficulties. More than likely, the left zygomaticus major and minor muscles were inadvertently injected with Botox leading to the irregularity with smiling. There is no aesthetic indication for injecting a major sensory nerve or the area in its vicinity with Botox. This is one of those complications that is relatively "hard to do" and suggestive of lack of experience in injecting toxins. Luckily, this effect will resolve spontaneously in 3-4 months.
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April 16, 2015
Answer: Problem with Botox Very sorry for your difficulties. More than likely, the left zygomaticus major and minor muscles were inadvertently injected with Botox leading to the irregularity with smiling. There is no aesthetic indication for injecting a major sensory nerve or the area in its vicinity with Botox. This is one of those complications that is relatively "hard to do" and suggestive of lack of experience in injecting toxins. Luckily, this effect will resolve spontaneously in 3-4 months.
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April 16, 2015
Answer: Nerve damage from Botox Not to worry! Although I know you're distressed and worried, results from Botox (and all the other cosmetic neurotoxins) are completely transient. You'll see results reversing as early as the end of April (soon!). It's best not to have them inject the other side to "even-it-out" because you'll be asymmetric when the initial side starts to wear off. Be patient- and make sure in the future they never inject that same area.. Stay higher up on the face when injecting to avoid those sensitive nerve areas. Ultimately - be reassured that your results are only temporary.
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April 16, 2015
Answer: Nerve damage from Botox Not to worry! Although I know you're distressed and worried, results from Botox (and all the other cosmetic neurotoxins) are completely transient. You'll see results reversing as early as the end of April (soon!). It's best not to have them inject the other side to "even-it-out" because you'll be asymmetric when the initial side starts to wear off. Be patient- and make sure in the future they never inject that same area.. Stay higher up on the face when injecting to avoid those sensitive nerve areas. Ultimately - be reassured that your results are only temporary.
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