Could muscles in jaw/lower face overreact/compensate after a large dose of Botox in the forehead.

January 24, 2018
Asked By:lmcbeth in Vancouver, BC

I had Botox injected for wrinkles in entire forehead about a month ago as my worry wrinkle lines were becoming very profuse. In the last week or so I am having a lot of achin in my jaw/lower face area, morning and night. It's a very heavy uncomfortable feeling. Is it possible with my forehead muscles treated that other muscles are compensating? Thank you.

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January 29, 2018

Answer: Botox of the forehead should not affect the lower face or jaw

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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January 29, 2018

Answer: Botox of the forehead should not affect the lower face or jaw

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 28, 2018

Answer: Overcompensating...

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 28, 2018

Answer: Overcompensating...

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2018

Answer: Lower face Aching after botox in forehead

Thomas Buonassisi, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2018

Answer: Lower face Aching after botox in forehead

Thomas Buonassisi, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Treating forehead with Botox has no impact on lower face

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Answer: Forehead Botox and lower face and jaw

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