Botox - lower lip crooked. Is it possible that the injector hit a nerve?

Botox makes muscle relax, and there is muscle that pulls your bottom lip down. If the botox makes it muscle not work normally, you will see asymmetry. This will resolve as the botox wears off. Be sure you are going to an expert injector for the best results.

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Botox effects are temporary, lasting typically three to four months. The product effects wear off gradually. If you have not seen improvement since your injection I encourage you to return to your injector for an evaluation.

Hello and thank you for your question. A face to face consult and examination is always best however in this scenario it sounds as though some botox has affected one of the lip depressors- maybe the DLI. This can take some time to resolve - sometimes a little longer than 6 months. Please always seek treatment from a trained medical professional for any cosmetic treatment. Best wishes

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your description, you appear to be suffering from partial paralysis of the musculature of your lower lip. The botox toxin usually metabolizes within 4-6 months after injection....in some, shorter...in some, longer. A direct physical injury to the nerve from the small botox needle is unlikely.Be patient...consider performing facial exercises daily in front of a mirror to strengthen the oral muscles which have been inactive for awhile. Give it more time...If there is no resolution within 6 more months, further investigation is required.Best wishes...