Botox caused my facial muscles to droop. Is there any treatment to reverse this effect or lift and firm my face?

Question

I had botox injections on my chewing muscle to make my face appear slimmer. The injection was taken on May 1st this year which caused my facial muscle droop. It has been four months already, but my cheeks are stil hanging alongside my mouth, and the skin looks a little sagging also. Is there any treatment to reverse this effect or is there any way to lift and firm my face? Thank you!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

At 4 months the Botox should be almost completely gone. Over time you will build up the bulk of your muscle again.You can attempt jaw exercises in the mean time to help speed up the process. Once the muscle is restored it should help with any skin or face alterations that came as a result of the Botox injections.  Hope this helps.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

The
Botox treatment you had on your masseter muscles may last for 6-8 months, which
is longer than the length of effect time Botox lasts for the smaller facial
muscles, like in the forehead. I would recommend waiting a little while longer
for the Botox to wear off, and your muscles to regain their strength. In the
meantime, I would advise seeing you injector to discuss if there are any filler
treatments that can be done to help add volume to the areas that you feel are
sagging.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your
question.The effects of Botox on muscles is temporary and should start to wear off at 3-4 months.  It should be completely gone at 6 months.Consider exercising your jaw muscles to build them up again.

To be sure what is going on with you, see
two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to
make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these
treatments.

I hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I am sorry this happened, by 3-4 months the Botox should wear off.  If you have sagging, fillers or skin tightening devices may help.  See a cosmetic dermatologist.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Great question. Unfortunately the only real treatment for Botox induced paralysis is tincture of time. Usually the effects resolve within 3-9 months so you should hopefully see some resolution soon.

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