It's been over 6 months since I've had Botox injected into my chin and my mouth is still crooked. Is there some reason this may be why? Or how can I fix this ?
September 6, 2016
Answer: Botox effects The effects of botox typically will last 4 months, sometimes a bit more. At six months after treatment, there is likely little or no effect of the medication left. Often times, these asymmetries go unnoticed until you really start paying attention to them. Facial asymmetry is really the rule rather than the exception. The muscles that bring down the lower lip are innervated by a branch of the facial nerve that can be damaged by conditions such as Bell's palsy or a benign tumor of the head/neck area. If the asymmetry is new, you should definitely have it investigated. If it has been present all of your life and just not noticed, and it bothers you, you may need additional treatments or to keep up with them on a more frequent basis. Good luck.
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September 6, 2016
Answer: Botox effects The effects of botox typically will last 4 months, sometimes a bit more. At six months after treatment, there is likely little or no effect of the medication left. Often times, these asymmetries go unnoticed until you really start paying attention to them. Facial asymmetry is really the rule rather than the exception. The muscles that bring down the lower lip are innervated by a branch of the facial nerve that can be damaged by conditions such as Bell's palsy or a benign tumor of the head/neck area. If the asymmetry is new, you should definitely have it investigated. If it has been present all of your life and just not noticed, and it bothers you, you may need additional treatments or to keep up with them on a more frequent basis. Good luck.
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February 24, 2017
Answer: Crooked smile still after 6 months This is due to the DLI on the left side not working well. It is hard to believe this is Botox related. I would get an ENT evaluation to see if there are other facial nerve problems. This is fed by the marginal mandibular nerve. Is it possible that this nerve was injured during injection?
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February 24, 2017
Answer: Crooked smile still after 6 months This is due to the DLI on the left side not working well. It is hard to believe this is Botox related. I would get an ENT evaluation to see if there are other facial nerve problems. This is fed by the marginal mandibular nerve. Is it possible that this nerve was injured during injection?
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