Can Botox be used on lines where cheeks sag?

3 answers to “Can Botox be used on lines where...”

A: Botox is a relaxer

Jordana S. Gilman, MD

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,... more

A: Where Botox works and where it doesn't

Nissan Pilest, MD

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,... more

A: Botox cannot help sagging cheeks

Tanveer Janjua, MD

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... more

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