I had buccal fat removal about two years ago to try to correct asymmetry but it didn’t seem to do much. I’m looking into Invisalign and x-rays show my lower jaw being higher on the right side. Aside from the oral surgery option to improve jaw alignment, could I have Botox injected so that one eye doesn’t appear raised/smaller when I smile? Or a different procedure? Where do I ask the nurse practitioner to place it? Happy to go anywhere in the Bay Area.
April 1, 2022
Answer: Botox Thank you for your question! Placing a very small amount of botox above your left brow can drop the brow positioning some so it isn't as raised. You can also try placing botox below your right brow to try and lift that brow more and open the eye. If you are going to an experienced injector they will be able to try and create some more symmetry for your with botox but keep in mind, everyone has a little bit of asymmetry and that is normal! You will never get to be completely symmetrical but it is worth a shot! Hope this helps.
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April 1, 2022
Answer: Botox Thank you for your question! Placing a very small amount of botox above your left brow can drop the brow positioning some so it isn't as raised. You can also try placing botox below your right brow to try and lift that brow more and open the eye. If you are going to an experienced injector they will be able to try and create some more symmetry for your with botox but keep in mind, everyone has a little bit of asymmetry and that is normal! You will never get to be completely symmetrical but it is worth a shot! Hope this helps.
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July 6, 2022
Answer: Botox Hello, and thanks for your question. Yes-botox can be placed above the lateral aspect of the eyebrows to lift droopy brows and provide a lift. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon for best results. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society
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July 6, 2022
Answer: Botox Hello, and thanks for your question. Yes-botox can be placed above the lateral aspect of the eyebrows to lift droopy brows and provide a lift. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon for best results. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, James Fernau, MD FACS Aesthetic Surgery Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) The Rhinoplasty Society
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