Does anyone know a fast way to reduce the effect of Botox in the lower face?

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hello, does anyone know a fast way to reduce the effect of botox in the lower face? (gummy smile)

Whitney Florin, MD · Answer

Hello, unfortunately there's no true way to speed up metabolism of Botox. Botox typically begins to wear off around 2 months and is completely worn off by 3-4 months. I have found that when patients do not like the effect of Botox (or it feels like "too much"), it usually will only feel like that for the first month, then it will begin to "soften". Sometimes exercising your muscles or the area that feels too weak/frozen can help.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question! There is not much you can do to quickly reduce the effect of botox for a gummy smile. Natural mouth movements, metabolism, and time will lessen the effect of botox to the areas treated in the lower face. Usually lower face botox will last around 2 months.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question! The best way to help reduce the effect of lower face botox would be to do facial exercises and using a vibration device. The vibration tool will help contract the muscle which in return will help the botox metabolize at a faster rate.

Oakville Plastic Surgery &amp; Medspa · Answer

Sorry to hear the dose may have been too high. Sometimes it is better to start with a very small dose for this injection, follow up and reassess if it more is needed. It can be great injection but only when the dose is appropriate. Unfortunately, you will have to let it wear off which will likely be a couple months.

Niro Sivathasan, MBBS, MRCS, DU (Plast), FAACS · Answer

You cannot expedite the 'duration' of effect (paralysis) of botulinum neurotoxin. 
However, you shall be pleased to know that after approximately one month since the treatment, the 'magnitude' of effect (i.e. degree of action) shall decrease. 
Therefore, you should find that any potential unhappiness with the current appearance should be easier for you to work with way before the complete effect wears off.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There is no reversal agent for Botox, however the effects are not permanent.  Typically the results will gradually fade over three to four months depending on the individual and the amount used.  I encourage you to speak to your injector about any concerns.

Does anyone know a fast way to reduce the effect of Botox in the lower face?

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