Hello, I had Botox injections into my masserter last year. Id had this done many times to help with my teeth grinding. This one particular time was with a new practitioner, ever since I've had puffy/swollen pockets above the injection site. It's really bothering me as it's given my face a squishy appearance when I smile. I went back to the practitioner who seemed clueless to what it could be. I've had lymph drainage which helped a tiny bit. How would I treat this? Any advice is appreciated :)
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October 8, 2017
Answer: Did incorrect Botox injection cause inflammatory lymph nodes in my cheeks?
Laurenliz,
Sorry to hear about the bumps and loss of arch. The loss of arch is due to the Botox relaxing portions of the muscle that pull up on the brow. This occurs depending on the location of were the Botox was placed (usually forehead or dissemination of Botox into the lateral brow...
Thank you for your question. It sounds as though you are responding to Botox appropriately and still have the ability to use your left masseter muscle. Full paralysis of the muscle would not be ideal for chewing and cosmesis. If you feel there has been improvement in jaw slimming on the left...
The orange peel surface of your chin is probably caused by tense chin muscles. A touch of Botox will relax them, allowing your skin to smooth out. The Botox should last about 6 months in the chin. A board-certified dermatologist will be able to evaluate you to determine if this is the best...
