Can Botox cause your chin to go into a spasm like cramp randomly? I'm so terrified it's doing this (Photo)

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I got Botox in my chin for the first time for a dimple when I talk. Exactly 4 weeks later I was poking on my chin where the Botox was injected and it did this horrible spasm cramp like thing. It dimpled up and looked indented. Kinda made me look like I was ugly crying bc it raised my chin up and I had no control of it. It cleared back up to normal in a minute but every time I press my chin it does it. And now at about 6 weeks out it's doing it all on it's own. Always resolved but embarrassing and scary

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  The spasm you are seeing is the result of partial muscle activity of your chin that would best be treated with a small amount of Botox into the area of activity.  I would not worry about this result, it can be treated and does not indicate that a poor injection was the cause.

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

the muscles of the face are often functionally related to other muscles.  Many of these relationships can be exploited, i.e. to raise the eyebrows.  That being said, it is probably a quick fix from your physician to reduce or eliminate your problem.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This may be due to Botox placement. I recommend following up with your injector for a formal evaluation. Venus legacy treatments can give improvement. Best, Dr. Emer

Samuel Shatkin, Jr., MD · Answer

It is probable that one part of the chin muscles did not get the same dose of botox, and it is overcontracting compared to the other side.  I would suggest returning to your doctor/injector and have them add additional botox to the area that has spasms.

Carlos L. Wolf, MD · Answer

Botox is a great product for the chain. Looking at your picture it appears that you may need more Botox. I think what you have is some muscle that is still functioning therefore causing a dimple. If this does not resolve within a week I would ask your doctor to give you a few more units of Botox in that area.

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