For how long has Masseter Botox ruined my smile? 4 weeks, 4 months or forever? What went wrong? (Photos)

June 8, 2016
Asked By:mrc3121 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I saw a Dr for grinding & clenching my teeth causing jaw pain.He injected dysport equivalent of 30 units Botox/side (small circle in centre of masseter).2 weeks later my smile is awful & embarrassing! I went back & he said there was no way the dysport had spread, it wasn't his fault & it should be fine in 1-4 weeks.I think he is wrong.With a straight face I also see sagging in the centre of my face.He said the masseter effect will last a year- will this freaky smile & volume loss last that long?

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December 25, 2020

Answer: The neurotoxin effect can last up to 6 months but on average is 3 to 4 months

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Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 25, 2020

Answer: The neurotoxin effect can last up to 6 months but on average is 3 to 4 months

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Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 28, 2016

Answer: Smile?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 28, 2016

Answer: Smile?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 8, 2017

Answer: Keep smiling

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Landon Pryor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 8, 2017

Answer: Keep smiling

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Landon Pryor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 16, 2016

Answer: Smile

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Robert Heck, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 16, 2016

Answer: Smile

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Robert Heck, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 28, 2017

Answer: Changed smile following masseter relaxant treatment.

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February 28, 2017

Answer: Changed smile following masseter relaxant treatment.

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