I cannot smile after Botox and Fraxel Laser. Is it nerve damage?

January 28, 2019
Asked By:lori620 in Tucson, AZ

Botox was injected underneath my mouth in the frown areas and under my eyes and between my eyes right before the Fraxel. For the first two weeks I couldn't lift my upper lip at all when trying to smile and the corners of my mouth are uneven when I smile. Its eased a little bit but is causing me to be depressed and my expressions just look weird. I'm so afraid I'll never get my smile back. Is it nerve damage from Fraxel or Botox?

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February 11, 2019

Answer: Botox around the mouth

February 11, 2019

Answer: Botox around the mouth

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