I had Botox eight weeks ago and unfortunately my usual doctor was away and apparently the replacement didn't look at her diagram and notes. I usually get a very nice eyebrow "lift". This time I actually got drooping on one side and zero lift. I went back and was told she had "de-spocked" me and there was nothing that could be done. I am wondering if I am going to need to wait until the Botox is completely gone or if I can now get some Botox to lift my eyebrows. Thanks!
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36 units of Botox to the masseter muscle, assuming to each side, is a respectable amount. If you bite down and do not feel the muscle contracting or moving, then Botox has done its job in paralyzing the muscle. If this is the case, and there is still no change in the contour of the jawline, then...
In addition to a thin dermal filler, you may consider (from less to more invasiveness): topical hyaluronic acid, topical retinoid, microneedling alone, microneedline with platelet-rich plasma injection, and laser resurfacing. These can all address facial lines to varying degrees. Good luck.
It’s true that, over time, repeated sessions of Botox may weaken your muscles sufficiently that you need a lower dose, with the results lasting longer and longer. However, it’s unlikely that you would ever be able to forego the treatment entirely, as “permanent” really means forever. In general...