Botox is a wonderful modality to utilize for lip lines; however, you must understand what you are getting into. When injecting Botox in the forehead or glabella, it is okay is one is unable to contract these muscles; however, only a small amount of Botox should be injected around the mouth at any given... more
4 answers to “Botox Cosmetic for lip lines”
A: Botox for lip lines
I strongly agree that you proceed with caution when it comes to Botox in the lips. This is a treatment that is loved by some and hated by others. Lines of the lips are due to several factors which include loss of volume, loss of bony & dental structure, loss of elasticity and repetitive use. Botox only... more
A: Botox for smoker's lines or upper lip "bar codes"
Hi Anon, Botox in very small doses is effective at treating fine to moderate upper lip lines. One (1) unit in each quadrant of the lip, four (4) units total, is all that is needed. For the deeper (bar code) lines, an ablative laser is best; see Fraxel re:pair. Restylane and Juvederm when used correctly are... more
A: Botox Cosmetic can be used to treat lip lines
Vertical lines around the lips represent changes brought about by loss of volume in the skin and tissue beneath, as well as the constant muscle action which creases the skin. Treatment of these lines may involve replacing volume, such as with dermal fillers like Restylane, or by decreasing muscle action with... more
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