Botox for Depressor Labii Inferioris to Control Chin Movement?

November 15, 2009
Asked By:Schmoopy. in Ontario

Hello, I have the opposite problem to chin dimpling. When I smile the tip of my chin flattens downward and curls under a bit. I would like to use Botox to stop this from happening. I assume I have an underactive mentalis and an overactive depressor labii inferioris. I'm guessing injecting my mentalis would have the opposite effect that I want. Would injecting the depressor labii inferioris with Botox keep the chin from flattening and pulling down and under when I smile? Thanks!

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November 16, 2009

Answer: Consider filling this area with fillers instead

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December 2, 2009

Answer: Botox can be used for depressor labii inferioris for chin movement

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December 2, 2009

Answer: Botox can be used for depressor labii inferioris for chin movement

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November 16, 2009

Answer: A few units of Botox can make the chin look much better.

November 16, 2009

Answer: A few units of Botox can make the chin look much better.