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Botox Paralyzed 1/2 my Smile - Lexington, KY
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I went to a plastic surgeon to have the eye...
Amy1962March 16, 2014
$200
I went to a plastic surgeon to have the eye troughs, hollows under my eyes, filled in. The doctor said the cheeks were what he thought needed filling. He injected 1 syringe, 1/2 syringe of Juvederm Voluma XC in each cheek $700. That looks good. He observed that I pull the corners of my mouth downward when I speak, so he injected Botox above and below my mouth $200. Two days later, my smile is crooked and my neck is pulling or flexing on one side but not the other. I look like I have Bell's palsy. I hope he can fix this tomorrow as I'm getting married in two months. I still want the hollows under my eyes filled in, except that I've read that it's really tricky, but that's why I chose a plastic surgeon.
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UPDATED FROM Amy1962
15 days post
Botox around the mouth was not worth it
Amy1962March 30, 2014
I went back and had more Botox injected to try and even out my smile. It's even. My mouth is pretty much paralyzed. Articulating words is impeded and talking while smiling is impossible, and if I'm smiling, my teeth don't show at all. All I can do is hope it fully wears off quickly and evenly!!!
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August 20, 2014
I have been using botox for my crowsfeet for 15 years, since I was 40 and now I am 55. I've used 3 different doctors in all those years and never did one recommend it around my mouth for exactly that reason. If you ever choose to use it for your crowsfeet or forehead, I hope this horrible experience doesn't discourage you. However, 1. Find a new PS!! and 2. If you keep it up, you will stay wrinkle free!
November 20, 2014
I want to share that I was seated in the surgeon's office next to an older woman who was holding up very well(75+ years old) thanks to the plastic surgeon, when she scorned me saying "you're a little too young to be starting botox, don't you think?" I laughed that she thought I was too young starting at 52!
April 8, 2016
Glad it wore off! I'm getting ready to try it for the 1st time at 40. I was shocked to see that you're 52! You look so much younger.
August 24, 2014
I think they make a serum that reverses the effects of Botox.. Check Into it & best of luck!!
November 20, 2014
No, they don't. They can dissolve fillers, though, that's probably what you're referring to.
August 25, 2014
Five and 1/2 months have passed and my speech is just now back to normal, but when I smile, my bottom teeth still aren't visible. We changed the wedding date to October in hopes that my smile will be back to normal and surely will be by then!
August 25, 2014
I just added this comment as an update to your review. I'm glad your speech is back to normal. I'm sorry you had to change your wedding date but hope your smile improves and you aren't as stressed about it now that you have a little more time. Hang in there.
August 26, 2014
Poor thing! Thank goodness your speech is normal. It is so unusual for a 1st time injection to last so long. Stay positive now, as it WILL wear off in time for the wedding. Post us a picture again when you feel comfortable with yourself, so we can all see that beautiful smile! Maybe a wedding pic :-) Take care!
August 26, 2014
This is my normal smile, before botox. I'll post a picture from the wedding photos and compare.
UPDATED FROM Amy1962
5 months post
5 1//2 month update
Amy1962August 25, 2014
Five and 1/2 months have passed and my speech is just now back to normal, but when I smile, my bottom teeth still aren't visible. We changed the wedding date to October in hopes that my smile will be back to normal and surely will be by then!
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