You can plump lips with Botox to a minimal degree

Philip Young, MD answers: Can you Botox lips to get a plumper lip?

Is Botox ok for lip plumping? I want fuller lips and I've heard the most about Botox.


Philip Young, MD
6 months ago
By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fillers like Restylane and Juvederm are really for filling up your lips. Botox can give a little element of filling by relaxing the lip muscles to allow them to volumize through the relaxation. But this effect is subtle. If you really want to volumize your lips, go with a filler. One thing you should know is that botox can again relax the lip muscles, but a benefit includes decreasing the lip lines through the muscle relaxation.

Consulting a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon would be something that I would recommend. We specialize in the face and are highly qualified to help you with this.

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More answers to “Can you Botox lips to get a plumper lip?”

A: Botox will relax lines, not plump the lips

Shahram Salemy, MD
12 months ago
By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

If you are interested in lip plumping, fillers are the best choice. My personal preference is Juvederm, but there are lots of options in experienced hands.

Botox can be used to relax lines around the lips, but it will not plump them up.

A combination of Botox and a filler can be used as well, but first have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and he or she will lay out several options for you.

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