Botox causes an inability to smile

Question

Meghan Trainor says that she ‘cannot smile’ after getting ‘too much Botox’ in her face

Comments

I like that you used a real world example of this, especially since botox in pop culture and with celebrities is extremely common.

Answer 1

Considering Botox is used to stop nerves from releasing neurotransmitters that help muscles to contract, it is no surprise that Meghan Trainor is unable to move her face. According to multiple cosmetic companies, after 20 units of Botox, you would still be able to make expressions but they would be softer and less likely to crease. Usually, Botox is used on the forehead or eye-lines, according to Healthline, practitioners usually inject an average of 10-30 units into the forehead. Meghan Trainor got a "lip-flip", which is a popular new trend that helps people keep their lips from contracting. When looking at the risks of a "lip-flip", the Cleveland Clinic states that the muscles around your lip may relax too much and the Botox could spread to other areas around the mouth.

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The article I wrote covered the same topics. Its interesting and pretty crazy to see the sacrafices to their own smile people are willing to make to get rid of lines.

Answer 2

Botox can be used all over the body and is used to lift certain parts of the body and give it a refreshed look; however, botox does so be relaxing the muscles in the area. Injections near the mouth to reduce frown lines can also effect the muscles surrounding and result in an lopsided smile. The effect is often described to look like the resulting smile can look like you had a stroke. The good thing is that botox is temporary, so when the botox wears off, the muscles will return back to normal

https://www.aeskin.com/blog/396342-asymmetric-smile-after-botox/

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I like your explanation and you added a good amount of context to what botox is and why it might cause this. My suggestion would be to find a source from a medical institution or researcher rather than a cosmetic company, because they are incentivized to provide certain information on botox/skin products to boost their customer engagement.

Answer 3

The claim originates from an article on Us Weekly, where Meghan Trainor mentions she "cannot smile" after getting "too much Botox" in her face. Us Weekly is a well-known entertainment magazine that often covers celebrity news and personal stories. While it is a reputable source for entertainment news, it is not a medical journal or a primary source for medical information. Therefore, it's important to cross-check this claim with medical sources. According to Dr. Olivia Martinez, a dermatologist specializing in Botox treatments, difficulty smiling can occur if Botox weakens the muscles around the mouth. This effect is temporary and will wear off as the Botox dissipates.

The idea that Botox can affect one's ability to smile is not new and has been documented in medical literature and patient experiences. The specific claim by Meghan Trainor appears to be a personal anecdote rather than a new medical discovery. It aligns with known side effects of Botox when used inappropriately or in excessive amounts.

The claim that "Botox causes an inability to smile" is partially true. Botox can temporarily affect the ability to smile if it paralyzes the muscles around the mouth. However, this effect is temporary and typically resolves as the Botox wears off. Meghan Trainor's experience is consistent with known side effects but does not represent a permanent condition.

https://drtimpearce.com/2024/10/03/how-to-fix-an-asymmetrical-or-crooked-smile-with-botox/