How long until my smile becomes normal again after Botox? (Photos)

Botox is a temporary fix and usually lasts 3-4 months.  The Botox injections relieve jaw tension by making muscles unable to engage in the powerful, often unconscious movement of the jaw.  Your smile should return to normal soon.

Botox only lasts for 3-4 months in most patients and areas, but in the masseter muscle, patients may see results for about 6 months.  In general, there should not be any changes to the smile with masseter Botox when injected properly, but small asymmetries are possible.  There is no way to speed up the process of eliminating Botox from your body.  I always advise speaking with the doctor that did the injection if you have any questions or concerns.All the best,

Despite excellent technique there could be involvement of other muscles when trying to relax the clenching muscle responsible for bulging cheeks and a fatter appearance of the lower face. A trained Botox expert palpates the masseter muscle and injects it with Botox as this off-label procedure is intended to slim the lower face. However, if Botox by unknown reasons affects neighboring muscles or if injected into them as opposed to the masseter chewing muscle, then the lip muscles that control opening and closing could be affected. Fortunately this undesired effect is not permanent and usually resolves itself by 14 - 16 weeks.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.