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Can Botox Be Used on Lines Where Cheeks Sag?

asked 2 years ago by gglad50 in fresno.ca.
Latest answer by Jordana Gilman, MD
Question viewed 1,238 times
Tags: cheeks, lines, wrinkles

3 answers to Can Botox Be Used on Lines Where Cheeks Sag?

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Botox is a relaxer

If your lines are caused by muscle movement, for example frown lines or squinting lines around the eyes, Botox will help. If your lines are caused by skin sagging or loss of skin elasticity and don't go away when your face is relaxed, then you probably need a filler, such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, or Radiesse.
Jordana Gilman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Where Botox works and where it doesn't

Botox won't work for lines caused by skin sagging. Botox IS effective on lines that are dynamically caused from muscle activity.. How do you determine which lines are caused by aging, sagging or sun damage and which ones from "dynamic" muscle movement? If the lines or folds are always there, chances are they're not dynamic and they aren't going to be fully resolved by anything other that a dermal filler or surgery or possibly laser resurfacing if the lines are not deep. On the... more
Nissan Pilest, MD

Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox cannot help sagging cheeks

Botox is primarily used in the forehead and crows feet area. Around the cheeks it will not help and might causing changes in smile, speech or swallowing. The only possibility is helping lift up the corners of your mouth. This is done by very few advance Botox injectors and should not be attempted by beginners. Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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