I had Botox done 7 days ago to get an eyebrow lift while I was there, the doctor put some in my chin. I don't know whether she put too much or in the wrong muscle - k am now left with lopsided smile. She said she put 6/7units in total. My smile is gone and it's leading upto Xmas time. Wanted to know how long 7units of Botox will last around the chin area?? Doctor said to me during my follow up that if I use my muscle more and have galvanic facial this will help reduce the effects of Botox. Do you agree?
November 9, 2016
Answer: Botox and uneven smile Thank you for your question and photo. The positive side to your dilemma is Botox placed around the mouth tends to wear off more quickly because we use those muscles so often with talking and eating. I would definitely support you working the muscles and if you can expose yourself to heat, as with hot yoga or a sauna on a regular basis, you will metabolize the Botox more quickly, too. You will probably notice a return to your normal self rather quickly. Just communicate with your injector that you may want to avoid having Botox injected in the depressor anglularis muscle in the future. Wishing you so well on your journey!
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November 9, 2016
Answer: Botox and uneven smile Thank you for your question and photo. The positive side to your dilemma is Botox placed around the mouth tends to wear off more quickly because we use those muscles so often with talking and eating. I would definitely support you working the muscles and if you can expose yourself to heat, as with hot yoga or a sauna on a regular basis, you will metabolize the Botox more quickly, too. You will probably notice a return to your normal self rather quickly. Just communicate with your injector that you may want to avoid having Botox injected in the depressor anglularis muscle in the future. Wishing you so well on your journey!
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Lopsided smile after Botox It looks like the Botox accidentally affected the muscle that normally pulls down the right side of your lower lip because of incorrect placement of the Botox. The bad news is that there is not much you can do at this point. You can try to correct the asymmetry by placing some Botox on the left side to create the same effect, but it may give you problems with eating, drinking and speaking. The good news is that it will wear of in about 3 months. Good luck.
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Lopsided smile after Botox It looks like the Botox accidentally affected the muscle that normally pulls down the right side of your lower lip because of incorrect placement of the Botox. The bad news is that there is not much you can do at this point. You can try to correct the asymmetry by placing some Botox on the left side to create the same effect, but it may give you problems with eating, drinking and speaking. The good news is that it will wear of in about 3 months. Good luck.
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