I used a different injector in April, the botox in my DAO migrated & my smile became lopsided – more when I grimaced than with a natural smile, and there was a shift in my closed mouth alignment. It’s still slightly lopsided. Are the chances of botox migrating increased because it happened before? Is my smile still lopsided because my muscles think it’s the new normal? Can I go back to my regular injector yet?
Answer: Consider treating other DAO Hi! In reviewing your photos, it looks like the DAO movement has returned as we can see more lower teeth in the September photos than April. However, I do see the asymmetry that persists even now. I believe the opposing DAO strengthened over the last few months. I would consider a very judicious amount of Botox injected intentionally into the DAO that was not impacted and now seems to be stronger. This could have also been done in April when the DAO was first impacted- your smile would be smaller for a few months but symmetrical. There is possiblity that it will occur again. You can see your regular injector again, but inform them what happened and ask their plan to prevent it from happening again. Injection points, concentration, and dosing can all be adjusted as needed.
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Answer: Consider treating other DAO Hi! In reviewing your photos, it looks like the DAO movement has returned as we can see more lower teeth in the September photos than April. However, I do see the asymmetry that persists even now. I believe the opposing DAO strengthened over the last few months. I would consider a very judicious amount of Botox injected intentionally into the DAO that was not impacted and now seems to be stronger. This could have also been done in April when the DAO was first impacted- your smile would be smaller for a few months but symmetrical. There is possiblity that it will occur again. You can see your regular injector again, but inform them what happened and ask their plan to prevent it from happening again. Injection points, concentration, and dosing can all be adjusted as needed.
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Addressing Botox Complications and Ensuring Optimal Results Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with Botox. Here are some insights that might help address your concerns:
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Addressing Botox Complications and Ensuring Optimal Results Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear about your experience with Botox. Here are some insights that might help address your concerns:
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Botox The one good thing about Botox is the results depending on the patient is 2-3 months typically rarely lasts 6 months time so any asymmetry caused by Botox would resolve within that time frame. No this does not increase the change of migrating the more you inject Botox, your muscles dont acclimate to Botox since it resolves in the above specified time. I think what happened is they injected too many units on 1 side. I would start no more than 1 unit on each side depending on the strength of the muscle and then come back in 2 weeks to see if you need more.
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Botox The one good thing about Botox is the results depending on the patient is 2-3 months typically rarely lasts 6 months time so any asymmetry caused by Botox would resolve within that time frame. No this does not increase the change of migrating the more you inject Botox, your muscles dont acclimate to Botox since it resolves in the above specified time. I think what happened is they injected too many units on 1 side. I would start no more than 1 unit on each side depending on the strength of the muscle and then come back in 2 weeks to see if you need more.
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September 16, 2024
Answer: Botox I'm sorry that you had issues from your Botox treatment. The effects of Botox are temporary and your smile should return to normal once the product has worn completely off. Be sure to let your regular injector know of your prior experience.
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September 16, 2024
Answer: Botox I'm sorry that you had issues from your Botox treatment. The effects of Botox are temporary and your smile should return to normal once the product has worn completely off. Be sure to let your regular injector know of your prior experience.
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September 10, 2024
Answer: DAO Botox Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. If Botox in your depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscles has migrated and caused a lopsided smile, it’s understandable to be concerned about both the migration and the persistent asymmetry. Botox migration can occur if the product spreads beyond the intended muscle area, leading to uneven effects. While it is not always a direct result of previous migration, it can happen, particularly if the dosage or placement was not ideal. The asymmetry in your smile may persist because the affected muscles could be responding to the altered balance as a new “normal,” but this typically resolves as the Botox wears off and the muscles regain their normal function. The effects of Botox generally last around 3 to 4 months, so some persistence in lopsidedness is likely due to the ongoing influence of the toxin. Returning to your regular injector, who is familiar with your facial anatomy and previous treatments, could be beneficial. They can assess the current situation, provide targeted adjustments, and help address the lopsided appearance. It’s best to wait until the Botox effects from the previous injector have fully worn off before proceeding with any new treatments. This ensures that your regular injector can accurately evaluate the situation and make informed decisions about restoring balance and achieving your desired results. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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September 10, 2024
Answer: DAO Botox Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. If Botox in your depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscles has migrated and caused a lopsided smile, it’s understandable to be concerned about both the migration and the persistent asymmetry. Botox migration can occur if the product spreads beyond the intended muscle area, leading to uneven effects. While it is not always a direct result of previous migration, it can happen, particularly if the dosage or placement was not ideal. The asymmetry in your smile may persist because the affected muscles could be responding to the altered balance as a new “normal,” but this typically resolves as the Botox wears off and the muscles regain their normal function. The effects of Botox generally last around 3 to 4 months, so some persistence in lopsidedness is likely due to the ongoing influence of the toxin. Returning to your regular injector, who is familiar with your facial anatomy and previous treatments, could be beneficial. They can assess the current situation, provide targeted adjustments, and help address the lopsided appearance. It’s best to wait until the Botox effects from the previous injector have fully worn off before proceeding with any new treatments. This ensures that your regular injector can accurately evaluate the situation and make informed decisions about restoring balance and achieving your desired results. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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