My nose has changed since I had botox for a gummy smile. What is the cause?

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I did a gummy smile botox but i noticed that my nose changed .. Its werid i think when i do a duck face my nose Nostrils are different one of them is lower than the other , maybe thats silly but I think its important to know if it can cause a different or my dr did something wrong . And thank you all

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to tell without before and after pictures. If you are concerned, I would consult with your injecting physician. Regards,

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your question.
It is difficult to determine without a full assessment. I'd recommend booking a follow-up appointment with your skilled and qualified injector to discuss your options.
Take care.

Mark Beaty, MD · Answer

Thanks for your interesting question.  Without photographs it is difficult to say what exactly is going on.  In general, since botox causes selective weakening of muscle it can effect the position of facial structures when muscles are used strongly (like when you make a duck face).  If you do not care for the effect, it is expected to wear off in 3 - 4 months.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Without photos it is impossible to say what is happening but I would definitely return to your treating physican for assessment.  Best, Dr. Green

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

I would like to ask if you could possibly post again, with photos showing you at rest and making the face that elicits the different you are describing.  I have never seen this complication from injecting the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, and also am not sure what a duck face is. I am thinking that the Botox spread to either the compressor narus or alar nasalis muscle, which are nearby. I have personally found that using concentrated Botox, just 1 cc for 100 units, prevents complications, as larger volumes spread farther. I would not say your doctor did something wrong, but just that it probably spread farther than intended, so next time, having a smaller and/or more concentrated dose will likely prevent this event.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

It is hard to tell without actually seeing what is going on but it sounds like some of the muscles under the nose were weakened and although this is unusual it will disappear. to make things more even another injection in the area that is not weakened will help

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

The changes you describe could be from the Botox.Notify your doctor as possibly some adjustments can be made with the next treatment.

Yaritza Perez-Soto, MD · Answer

The muscles injected to get rid of a gummy smile make the nose move as well. When this muscles are paralyzed, the nose will act differently. It will resolve when the Botox wears off.

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