He hit my smile muscles by mistake and now my smile covers my top teeth. I can barely lift my cheeks. Is there any temporary solutions for this for the next few months? Maybe fillers or something?
January 6, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects 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!
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January 6, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects 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!
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Can't smile properly after masseter injection 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.
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January 5, 2017
Answer: Can't smile properly after masseter injection 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.
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