My chin muscle contracts after Botox (Xeomin). Is this normal? What should I do? Help (Photo)

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I got xeomin (Botox) on my chin about 2 months ago. Only a total of 2 units. It was all fine until I was popping a zit on my chin and my muscle contracted and made a weird dent on my chin. It did go back to normal after a couple of seconds but every time I put pressure, it does it again. Is this normal? Will it ever stop? Should I get more xeomin or leave it alone? I don’t want this to be a perminent thing. This has never happened to me before and it was my first time getting xeomin on my chin.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

You should be examined by your injector as to the cause of the most recent changes. I would not be surprised if the recommend a higher dose of Xeonim next time. It must be done when your skin has cleared up, however.Good luck, Dr. ALDO

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your injector. Additional Xeomin may give improvement or venus legacy treatments can soften results. Xeomin results resolve in 3-4 months. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery - Grand Rapids · Answer

Hello there,
      I would discuss this with your provider. This is probably due to the injection and should be remedied with a few more units injected on the side with the muscle movement. This should soften that contraction and decrease the indentation you are experiencing. 
Sarah RN BSN

Carmela A. Pettigrew, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I agree that it's an odd reaction to the treatment, but it should be temporary and should definitely wear off when the xeomin wears off. It appears to be a spasm in some of the fibers in that area, it could wear off a lot sooner as that is a very small amount. You should followup with your injector to get their advice.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

There may be some temporary change in the configuration of the chin and 2 units is an extremely small amount.  4 units into the mass of the muscle if it is a single fasicle will suffice and 3 units divided if it looks like 2 areas --see a board certified dermatologist

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