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Botox for Wrinkles on Either Side of Chin?

I have a wrinkle/fine line on either side of my chin. I have tried "wrinkle filler" creams, but they haven't worked. Would Botox be a remedy for this?

Asked 33 months ago by B in Michigan in Birch Run, Michigan
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Fillers Not Botox

Fro what you are describing, I do not think Botox would benefit you very much. In fact, this area is so fraught with difficulty that most physicians are quite wary of injecting this region with Botox. Fillers, especially the hyaluronic fillers are ideal for this area. As someone who uses both Juvderm and Restylane, I prefer the latter for this area. Besides, the results will last twice as long compared to Botox. I am not sure what you mean by "wrinkle filler " cream. In... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Injectable options

Without seeing you I can only speculate, but iIwould say in general that "wrinkle filler creams" are unlikely to do much for established wrinkles. Botox works by relaxing hyperactive muscles that can result in lines such as the vertical lines between the eyebrows. In the lower face, in particular the lines that run from the corner of the mouth toward the chin, a filler is more likely to be recommended. Good ones for this are Restylane and Juvederm.
Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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