Nerve damage due to Botox?? (photos)

April 14, 2015
Asked By:Starlightones in Francisco, IN

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?

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April 16, 2015

Answer: Weak / Asymmetric Smile After Botox Injection

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April 16, 2015

Answer: Never Damage Due To Botox -- This Wont Last!

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April 16, 2015

Answer: Never Damage Due To Botox -- This Wont Last!

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April 16, 2015

Answer: Based on your photo, your Botox treatment weakened your left zygomaticus major muscle.

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April 16, 2015

Answer: Based on your photo, your Botox treatment weakened your left zygomaticus major muscle.

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Answer: Nerve damage from Botox

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