The right side of my lip is raised when my face is resting. I may be in a very fine mood; however, it Always looks like I have an attitude about something. When I smile, the problem goes away. Unfortunately, I can’t smile 24/7. I’d like to know if Botox can lower my lip so that my lips are in a truly neutral position at rest. I’ll also mention that When I speak, the right side of my lip moves upwards in a very exaggerated way. I’d like for this to change as well.
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Botox results last up to 3 to 4 months and can be softened with Venus Legacy and Thermage treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
Thank you for your question! This result could be from botox under dosing. When treating the corrugator muscles which create the 11 lines, it is important to dose based off of your muscle movement. I would recommend dosing between 25-30 units. Another option for the 11 lines could be filler, a...
Hi @Marpov79! Unfortunately, you will have to wait for the Botox to wear off on its own which typically takes 3-4 months. In the future, I recommend asking your injector to decrease the amount of units they are using to avoid the completely frozen look.