The doctor used 25 units of Botox on each side 6 months ago. I could tell my smile was off after a few weeks & it only worsened. Jaw slimming only on the left side of my face, the right side had an extremely limited smile. It looks fake and inauthentic. I'm assuming the risorius muscle was hit &/or the zygomatic. It's been 6 months and though there has been SLIGHT improvement, the smile is still not lifted and wide like before the treatment. Is it possible a nerve has been hit?
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August 5, 2019
Answer: My smile was ruined after masseter Botox (6 months post-op). Is there possibly nerve damage? Could it be permanent?
Weight loss will not likely have a significant impact on the size of the masseter muscle. Botox works nicely to relax this muscle to slim the jawline. Treatments are done every 3 to 4 months. See an expert injector to learn more.
Thank you for your question. Botox is a neuromodulator that works by relaxing facial muscles. It is commonly used to smooth away wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. An experienced injector might also use the neurotoxin to enhance the shape of the lips or to reduce the appearance of...
Thank you for your question and photo. The cause of a double chin is excess fat. I suggest you look into Kybella instead for permanent destruction of your under chin fat. Kybella is the first and only FDA approved injectable that destroys underchin fat permanently. It usually takes two to four ...
