Is there any way I can undo botox? (Photo)

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I had Botox injections 5 days ago by my dermatologist, she injected me underneath my eyes 3 units per eye. Today I woke up with hollows and two bags under my eyes, I look weird, and my eyes look smaller, I’m a smiling person and I can’t smile now.I hate it and I’m afraid it’ll become worse when the botox wears off, I look 10 years older already. what can I do to remove botox from underneath my eyes? Does massage help? How do I prevent new wrinkles from appearing?

Jordan Jacobs Medical Artistry · Answer

Based on what you are describing, it seems like the Botox was either overdone or misplaced. Unfortunately, Botox is not reversible. As it begins to wear off, your eyes and smile will slowly return to normal. Next time I would suggest using a smaller dose placed more superficially to avoid this complication.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired) · Answer

I am afraid you will just have to await the Botox wearing off. When it does, you should go back to where you were before the injection. Your picture really does not show the muscle dynamics. The usual reason that people can't smile after Botox is that the zygomaticus muscle (the one from the cheek bone to the mouth that sits under the orbicularis, the usual target and the one that just goes around the eye) was injected. This is why the injector must have excellent knowledge of the anatomy. I would discuss this with your injector. If you are not satisfied, see someone else next time.

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