Botox every 3-4 months for 8 years. On 12/1/23 had 38 units between crows 11 and forehead. Went back 7 weeks later and had 30 more units. Now I have cheek drop on both sides. cheek bone area is so flat and chipmunk when I smile (cheek is by nasolabial fold and not lifting). Derm confirmed it affected zygomaticus. Since I did the "double dose" within 7 weeks is my timeline for it to fade still 3-4 months? It's been 6.5 weeks and is not any better. Please advise! I'm panicked!
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It's difficult to answer your question without more information. Where was the Botox injected? Was there any reaction before the two week period? Did you return to your injector? Were other things such as allergies ruled out? I encourage you to visit with your injector to explore your...
As I previously answered, only revision surgery can improve the results you have. Best to virtual consult with so a discussion can issue after seeing you in action live. Expect fees to range from $15-$25,000.
That's an extremely strange side effect of getting botox injected to the forehead, given that there are no saliva glands there. Are you sure they're related? I highly doubt it would happen again unless you have some very unusual possible autoimmune condition going on.