I have very tight trapezius muscles and I’m considering getting Botox injected to help relax them to reduce stiffness. Will this help in the long run or have any long term benefits? I assume that since the muscle is not being used as much over a course of let’s say 2-3 years, won’t I eventually strengthen all my other muscles or get used to not depending on overactive trapezius muscles so that later on I will not need to use my traps as much resulting in less or no treatments in the future?
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While neuromodulators in these areas can help, when used around the mouth they can be a bit unpredictable. The doses utilized here can vary considerably, especially when trying to treat smile asymmetry. No matter the injector you choose, I would be willing to work with them long term and change...
Yes - botox in the glabella area can potentially help. It's worth a try!
Although eyelid ptosis is a potential complication of botox injections, it is more commonly seen with forehead injections (above the middle aspect of the eyebrows).
Always make sure to go to a licensed doctor/nurse (in...
Hello jesscarlet:
You are a great candidate for chin fillers. Your chin is relatively small and recessed, which results in all the features you are describing.
A robust filler with a high G’ would be best, and you will want to find an advanced injector with many years of experience and an I...
