3 months since 30 units of Dysport for pebble chin & still not about to smile, how long will this take?
January 14, 2023
Asked By:sadflowergirl in Grand Junction, CO, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
Hi, i hope everyone’s having a great day. My question is i got 15 units of dysport on my pebble chin. My doctor said i should come back 2 weeks later for a another check. Then she add 15 units of dysport again. It’s been 3 months and i am still not able to smile. How long this might take to recover fully? (My bottom lip goes into my mouth whenever i laugh and it made my live miserable
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Hi Ochiexx,
I am Sarah, a medical assistant at Aesthetic Skin MD with Dr. Anil Shah in Chicago, and I am so sorry to hear that your masseter injections have not been successful thus far. Trying Dysport instead of Botox can be more successful for some due to Dysport having less proteins that are...
The easiest answer to your question is to select an experienced injector. It doesn't guarantee that you won't have unwanted results but it does lower your risk of this occurring. Ask to see before/after photos. Ask questions and express any concerns.
Hello!
I am sorry you had this side effect after your treatment. Stimulating the weaker muscle that was treated with botox will certainly help to regain your normal movement. You can try exercising the side of your smile that is still weak by doing exaggerated contractions only on that side a...
