3 months post op - Should I consider dissolving my dermal filler? Concerned about smile changing (photos)

Question

End of June, over the course of a 2 week period, I received several treatments: - Botox on forehead and outer eyes - Microtox on cheeks to close pores - Botox on masseter muscles - Under eye/cheek filler - Chin filler I stopped being able to smile properly about 4 weeks after the treatments. The doctor is saying it’s due to the masseter Botox and swelling, but now I am 3 months out and wondering if it could be due to the fillers? Should I get them dissolved?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The changes that concern you may be from the Botox.  If it is you should notice improvement soon.  The treatment typically lasts 3 to 4 months, but may be longer for some.  If you do not notice improvement you can consider dissolving the fillers with hyaluronidase to see if that helps.

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

I'm not sure where you actually had Botox injected but Botox can temporarily change a smile. We often intentionally drop an upper lip in order to hide gums(gummy smile) or even large show of teeth. It looks like that is what you are seeing. I don't think that this is a negative result but don't worry because if you don't like it, it will wear off pretty soon.

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