Botox for lip lines - Proceed with caution

Sanjay Grover, MD answers: Botox Cosmetic for lip lines

I have smokers lines, and my sister-in-law had Restylane to treat this and it looks good. I went to a consultation and the doctor suggested Botox. I didn’t think Botox was for the lips?


Sanjay Grover, MD
9 months ago

Botox is a wonderful modality to utilize for lip lines; however, you must understand what you are getting into. 

When injecting Botox in the forehead or glabella, it is okay is one is unable to contract these muscles; however, only a small amount of Botox should be injected around the mouth at any given time in order to prevent oral dysharmony or affect one's pucker too much.  This may mean that you will require more frequent injections to maintain this result.

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