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Botox cheek droop. Is it permanent?

I had bad botox result on crows feet 3 months and 1 week ago. A second opinion confirmed my zygomaticus muscle on one side had been weakened from migration. My cheek still feels heavy and lip is still curling under. Cheek looks flatter than other side. I expected to see some improvement by now, could this have a permanent impact? Or could it last as long as botox seems to last for other lower muscles like masseter muscle? Very depressed over this but need to know exactly what I am dealing with.

Doctor Answers 16

February 17th, 2016

No:

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None of the side effects of Botox is permanent. If any unexpected relaxation of a muscle occurs after Botox treatment, it is likely cause by a slight migration of the Botox (after rubbing the area, for example) or because of some technical issues at the time of the injection. These side effects should clear in 6 to 8 weeks (but may last up o 12 weeks).


New Hampshire Vascular Surgeon

February 4th, 2016

Are Botox effects permanent?

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Thank you for your question.

Sorry to read that you had an adverse effect from facial cosmetic Botox injection. The good news is that the undesired effect will go away in 3-4 months.

Best
Dr Karamanoukian

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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
February 4th, 2016

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Thank you for your question. The good news is if the Botox causes the cheeks to droop this condition is not permanent. Depending on the amount of Botox injected it should go away in approximately 2 to 3 months. I hope you find this information useful.  
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Hello, 

Thank you fro your question. 

Botox results are temporary and can last 3 up to 6 months. Your results should improve with time. 

All the best. 

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