My right (picture left) corner of mouth pulls way further than the other side when I smile and kind of makes the corner of my mouth look like female genitalia and there is an extra c shaped wrinkled on that side that doesn't exist on the other. Can Botox keep that side from pulling so far and balance my smile?
August 2, 2019
Answer: Botox to fix an unequal smile You should see a true board-certified expert that deals with off-label uses of Botox and will examine you in-person to evaluate your anatomy and understand why the right commissure of the corner of the mouth is pulled out much more than your left. If the masseter muscle is hypertrophied signficantly more on the right then when the muscle that pulls the smile out to the side has to ride over this bulge it will pull it out further. If it's a congenital asymmetry of the rhizorius muscle as an example, possibly very low dose of Botox may weaken it and provide better symmetry. However there is no exact science as to exactly where to place the Botox and how many units so a provider should start with a very low dose. If you're unhappy with a side effect, such as a facial droop on that side, difficulty saying certain letters, brushing your teeth, etc. you would have to wait 12 to 16 weeks for it to return to normal.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Botox to fix an unequal smile You should see a true board-certified expert that deals with off-label uses of Botox and will examine you in-person to evaluate your anatomy and understand why the right commissure of the corner of the mouth is pulled out much more than your left. If the masseter muscle is hypertrophied signficantly more on the right then when the muscle that pulls the smile out to the side has to ride over this bulge it will pull it out further. If it's a congenital asymmetry of the rhizorius muscle as an example, possibly very low dose of Botox may weaken it and provide better symmetry. However there is no exact science as to exactly where to place the Botox and how many units so a provider should start with a very low dose. If you're unhappy with a side effect, such as a facial droop on that side, difficulty saying certain letters, brushing your teeth, etc. you would have to wait 12 to 16 weeks for it to return to normal.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice. The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs.
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Botox for Smile Asymmetry Hi and thank you for your question! While in theory it is possible to do adjustments to the shape and form of smile, it is quite difficult to achieve desirable results and even if it works well one time, since Botox effects are temporary, it will go away soon and you need to redo it, and risk unexpected results again. Some degrees of asymmetry is natural and is present in everyone and based on the picture, your smile does not seem to be noticeably asymmetry (although I understand that it is how you feel about it that matters). Given all, I do not recommend doing Botox for this indication. I hope it helps and good luck!
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August 2, 2019
Answer: Botox for Smile Asymmetry Hi and thank you for your question! While in theory it is possible to do adjustments to the shape and form of smile, it is quite difficult to achieve desirable results and even if it works well one time, since Botox effects are temporary, it will go away soon and you need to redo it, and risk unexpected results again. Some degrees of asymmetry is natural and is present in everyone and based on the picture, your smile does not seem to be noticeably asymmetry (although I understand that it is how you feel about it that matters). Given all, I do not recommend doing Botox for this indication. I hope it helps and good luck!
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