If you are talking about lines on the upper lip, then my...

Steven Wallach, M.D. answers: Smoker's lines - Should I use Juvederm and Botox in combination?

I am considering juvederm to lessen "smoker-lines". Do I need Botox and Juvederm together?


Steven Wallach, MD
16 months ago
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you are talking about lines on the upper lip, then my preference is to use facial fillers like Juvederm. I am not a big fan of Botox injections into these fine lines. Yes, it can work, but if too much is used you can get a lip droop that looks like you had a stroke, and this will not improve for 4-6 months.

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A: Botox & Juvederm an excellent combo

Ronald Shelton, MD
16 months ago
By Ronald Shelton, MD - Manhattan Dermatologic surgeon

Yes. This is an excellent treatment to consider. Please realize though, that there is a small margin of error and flattening of the lip, and certain letters are difficult to pronounce so that singers and wind instrument musicians should not have Botox on the lip.

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