Is there anything I can do to help fade botox faster? (Photo)

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I was born with an uneven lip and got botox for the first time. My doctor advised putting 3 units of botox on each side of my lip. I was confused to why she did this because only one side of my lip was higher than the other so to me it made sense to put more on the higher side. Now it seems that the side i was happy with is very low and the problem side did not change. I am very unhappy with the results and want to know if I can do anything to fade the results faster.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

This will wear off.  Please be patient.  It feels far worse than it appears.  Don't get botox around the mouth again.  It is just never a good idea.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

The effect of the Botox is predictable and typically last 3 to 4 months. However, your dose is so small, it may not last nearly as long. Using your muscles as much as possible might help them to bounce back sooner. Otherwise, you just have to wait it out. Be sure to follow up with your injector and express your concerns.

Warmest regards, Dr. ALDO

Warmest regards, Dr. ALDO

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Botox lasts around 4 months so this will go away soon enough. Sometimes fillers highlight our asymmetries if not injected by experienced provider. This can be fixed with other fillers but I would suggest you to wait for it to go away and then change your provider. Good luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Botox lasts around 3 to 4 months so this will go away soon enough. Sometimes fillers highlight our asymmetries if not injected by experienced provider. This can be fixed with other fillers but I would suggest you to wait for it to go away and then look into more experience provider. Good luck!

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD · Answer

Unfortunately, nothing much can be done to make the Botox wear off faster. I warn patients about injecting Botox around the mouth, as it can create very undesirable results. Fortunately, Botox around the mouth tends to wear off fairly quickly, especially considering the low number of units used in this area.

Is there anything I can do to help fade botox faster? (Photo)

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