Botox is not eliminating my crows feet, although it used to. I get around 32 units of Botox for forehead, 11's and crows feet. My injector advises that only filler will help eliminate the crows feet. Is this common with aging?
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Dear Beautiful26470 thank you for your excellent question!
When Botox is injected, it works by binding to the nerve endings that supply the muscle, and blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that signals the muscle to contract. As a result, the muscle is temporarily paralyzed...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Unfortunately it looks like you had damage to your left marginal mandibular nerve, which is responsible for pulling your lip down. If it was going to recover, it would have done it by 2 years. Since the damaged nerve cannot be repaired, if asymmetry is the concern, botox can be used to...
