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Botox caused the corners of my mouth to turn down. Will it go back to normal? (Photos)

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I had botox in jawline/masseter and neck (I think platysma) almost 1 month ago. In first week I noticed the corners of my mouth pulling down more, and they're tight and almost bulkier at the corners, like the skin is all bunched up there. I've been waiting for this to get better for 1 month but no improvement. Can someone explain this to me scientifically (in terms of muscle groups working/not working, etc) and why it might've happened? Too much botox/wrong placement? Will it go back to normal?

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