I had botox 4 days ago on my jaw to get the slimming procedure and since then I can't smile in my left side if my face and my right is totally distorted. My therapists said 'it'll even out!" Do i just let this wear off and not smile for months ?!
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Yes, you may get Botox injections a few days prior to hairline hair transplant. The Botox targets the muscles of facial expression (for example the frontalis muscle for forehead wrinkles), which has no bearing on healing for hair transplant surgery. Avoid rubbing the area of Botox on the day o...
It depends. Certain muscles, especially around the mouth, cannot be treated with a neurotoxin like Botox because it prevents the muscle from moving. In areas like the forehead or between the brows, this is a desired effect, however, it may not be if the affected muscle is one that helps us smile...
Botox is not generally used in the lower face, as too much of the product could have a negative impact on your ability to move your mouth, speak, and eat. Larger doses can also cause drooling and lip asymmetry. However, some practitioners do use smaller doses to soften the lines around the mouth...
