I got 10 units of botox per eye for crows feet (20 total) 3 months ago. I hated it. has not worn off. My first time trying it and my laugh lines at the corners of my eyes have not returned. My muscles have overcompensated by creasing under the eye and giving me a more round eye shape. Is it possible for the way of smiling to change permanently after a single session of botox ? I am so depressed about this and it has affected also my emotional experiences. Is this permanent ??
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It is true that Botox can be used for both cosmetic and therapeutic reasons. This product is a neuromodulator which means that when injected into a muscle it affects the muscle's ability to contract. This can be useful to treat many different issues in the body. It is important to note that...
Hi @jj77555. Thank you for sharing your photos. I recommend a combination of both botox and dermal fillers to help you define facial features along the jawline.
Best of luck,
Dr. Nima
This effect can be corrected by adding a few units into the depressor angularis on a crooked side. What may have happened is that some botox has spread to risorius muscle on this side when injecting depressor. Injecting depressors on the lower face is a pretty precise skill and occasionally goes...
