Can't smile after Botox in my TMJ for pain. Are there any temporary solutions? (Photo)

Thank you for your question.  I am sorry you are having this experience with Botox.  Usually, Botox injected to help with TMJ should not affect your smile. Depending on when the injection was placed, hopefully this effect will begin to soften within the next 2 weeks.  Be sure to follow up and discuss your concerns with your injector.  I hope that this helps!

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your experience. Typically, when Botox is used to treat TMJ it should not affect your smile. Hopefully this will begin to wear off in the next two weeks. However, this is not permanent and will go away when the Botox wears of in 3-4 months. I recommend discussing your concerns with your injector. Best of Luck!

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear about your experience. Typically, when Botox is used to treat TMJ it should not affect your smile. Hopefully this will begin to wear off in the next two weeks. However, this is not permanent and will go away when the Botox wears of in 3-4 months. I recommend discussing your concerns with your injector. Best of Luck!

Thank you for your
question Hanneng. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Botox is a
purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. In the lower face Botox can be placed in the masseter muscle to address TMJ or to contour the face. With any Botox treatment there is a risk for spread of the Botox, which affects nearby muscles. In this case the nearby muscles elevate the corners of the mouth when one smiles. Most people enjoy the results of their Botox treatment for 3-4 months. At that point most effects return to baseline. Please consult
with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

There is no temporary cure for this problem unfortunately. It is related to the Botox affecting the zygomaticus and risorius muscle. The injections were too high or too anterior. This should go away within about 3 months. I have been doing this injection since 1994 and it should be done by an experience Botox injector.

It is not a matter of hitting the smile muscles but some doctors inject too medially although that is what is taught. there is nothing to do but wait; however, next time be sure to tell your  doctor and there is another technique that can be used to treat TMJ that will not cause this

I am sorry to hear about your current situation.  I would recommend following up with your injector for a recheck.