Numbness and drooping chin after Botox.

Question

I had Botox injection into lateral chin. Now numbness to chin and lip. Also sagging chin area. Would steroids help.

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, there is no quick fix in that area. The numbness and weakness of the chin and lip area will completely come back to normal anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months after the injection depending upon how many units of botox were used.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Numbness is not a common side effect of Botox cosmetic and I would not recommend steroids.  My strong advice is to follow-up with your injector to discuss your particular circumstances.  Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It isn't typical that Botox to the chin would impact the lips. I recommend following up with your injector. Venus legacy treatments may give improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately there is no reversal agent for Botox except time.  I would definitely reach out to your injector to describe your symptoms so that similar results can be avoided with any future treatments.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unless the injection to the chin was too high it should not affect your lips. However, some numbness can occur after Botox it is rare and unfortunately there is no way to reverse the affects except time. Botox typically wears off in 3-6 months. I recommend following up with your injector and making them aware of your results so it can be avoided in the future. Best of Luck!

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

I am sorry for your droop but it sounds as if the Botox was injected in the wrong area.  I would return to your treating physician for examination.  Best, Dr. Green

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

Injection of the chin should not affect the lips unless the injection was too high. although unusual numbness has been reported after  Botox and there is nothing that will reverse the effect that has to wear off

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

the droopiness of certain muscle groups in the chin may occur after an injection of Botox, however numbness is something that is completely unrelated to Botox and should be looked at by your treating physician. Good luck from New York City

Numbness and drooping chin after Botox.

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