When I smile my tip doesn't move but my nostrils go up which gives the illusion that my tip is drooping. Is it possible to have botox to stop the nostrils moving when I smile?
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Usually the effects of Botox on the forehead last 3-4 months, so you will need to wait that period of time before you regain your muscle movement. If the effect of a "frozen forehead" is not what you desire, consider asking your provider to inject a lower dose or fewer areas next time to...
The duration of your botox effect may be related to dose, interval between injections, the mass of muscle targeted, and technique of injection. Potentiation from antibodies and an immune system response after multiple doses may also affect the duration of effect. Some patients with active e...
The potency of your Botox treatment will definitely fade as the weeks go by. The more units that are used, the longer the duration of effect, but only up to a point and then you are just wasting Botox. Your provider/injector should be familiar with how much is enough. Your treatment amount was ...
