Bellingham Botox doctors

	William Portuese, MD Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon 1101 Madison St Suite 1280, Seattle		11 answers
	Jason Lichtenberger, MD Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon 2940 Squalicum Parkway Suite 206, Bellingham		5 answers
	Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD Seattle Plastic Surgeon 1145 Broadway, Seattle
	George Marosan, MD Bellevue Plastic Surgeon 11820 Northup Way Suite E190, Bellevue
	R. Emil Hecht, MD Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon 2940 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 206, Bellingham

Recent Answers

Is Botox an Option for Bands Showing After Necklift? I had a necklift with platysmaplasty 4 mos ago. I think that maybe I had too much lipo just under chin, because when my head is tilted back, very small bands show and pull, and a larger band shows and creates a dent. What is the remedy for this? Is botox on these bands an option?

A: Botox for bands showing after necklift

Botox is certainly an option to inject into the anterior platysmal bands to relax and soften them for 4-6 months. This prevents the bands from regrowing together if they were transected at the time of the surgery.

William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

When a Doctor Injects Botox Around Mouth for Smokers Lines, Are They Injecting into the Lips or the Muscles Around the Mouth? I had this done once and was extremely pleased with results, then the second time(last week) had it done at the same place but by the NP instead of Dr. One side of my mouth doesn't turn up and the other does! Help.

A: Botox around the mouth

Botox can be very effective for vertical lines around the mouth but must be used with caution. I always start out on the low end of dosing, and increase to effectiveness. The injections should be in the muscle, and should be very symmetric. I would recommend going back to the practitioner who performed the procedure for evaluation. Hope this helps.

Jason Lichtenberger, MD

Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon

Where to Get Botox Injected for Horizontal Lip Line? Have tried botox injections on inside of cupid's peak and on outside. Have heard mixed reviews on best place (and amount) of botox to inject. Suggestions? I am considering having surgery to permanently take care of line (ie. cutting of depressor nasi septi muscle), recommendations for doctors in Canada who do this?

A: Difficult to treat horizontal lip lines

If the line or lines that are bothering you are prominent on smiling, they may be very difficult to treat without changing your smile. Botox may help soften fine lines, but a more prominent line may need to be addressed with a combination of filler and Botox.

Surgery should be a last resort for this problem. Hope this helps...

Jason Lichtenberger, MD

Bellingham Facial Plastic Surgeon