Please could you advise : What is the maximum amount of time it can take for the muscle here to revert back? Or Could the Botox have permanently weakened this muscle?
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YES - indirectly by placing Botox in the Depressor anguli oris (DAO) muscle- a depressor of the lower lip-you can raise the commisure of the lower lip, this in turn raises the corner of the upper lip. Small amounts in the upper are can create a 'curl' of the upper lip but does not reduce...
After Botox it is recommended that little pressure be applied to the treated area for 24 hours and that you remain upright for several hours after injection. If you are concerned with your results you should return to your treating physician for assessment. Best, Dr. Green
Painful, yes! Dangerous, it really shouldn't be. Using numbing cream or a cool air blower is really a must for this procedure. It is about 50 needle sticks in a highly innervated (lots and lots of nerve endings) area. As long as the medication is delivered only to the skin and not deep int...
