Question from • Tokyo, JP : Botox caused my facial muscles to droop. Is there any treatment to reverse this effect or lift and firm my face?
I had botox injections on my chewing muscle to make my face appear slimmer. The injection was taken on May 1st this year which caused my facial muscle droop. It has been four months already, but my cheeks are still hanging alongside my mouth, and the skin looks a little sagging also. Is there any treatment to reverse this effect or is there any way to lift and firm my face? Thank you!
Martin Jugenburg, MD
- Answer:
Toronto Plastic Surgeon
At 4 months the Botox should be almost completely gone. Over time you will build up the bulk of your muscle again.
You can attempt jaw exercises in the meantime to help speed up the process. Once the muscle is restored it should help with any skin or face alterations that came as a result of the Botox injections.
Hope this helps. Web reference: http://torontosurgery.ca/Botox-toronto-cosmetic-surgery.html
Botox for Chewing Muscles
J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS
Nashville Plastic Surgeon
Answer:
Thank you for your question.
The effects of Botox on muscles is temporary and should start to wear off at 3-4 months. It should be completely gone at 6 months.
Consider exercising your jaw muscles to build them up again.
To be sure what is going on with you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.
I hope this helps
Web reference: http://www.drjjwendel.com/botox
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