The best way to make sure the Botox goes into the right spot is to go to a doctor who is experienced and appropriately board certified. There are a lot of shady doctors out there who pretend they are dermatologists or plastic surgeons. There are even dental hygienists and aestheticians trying their hand at... more
Location of Botox injection for smokers lines?
Exactly where in the lips or lip area is Botox injected for smokers lines?
3 answers to “Location of Botox injection for...”
A: Botox for Smoker's Lines in the Lips
Hi Lisa, For "smoker's" or "bar code" lines Botox is injected into the mid-portion of the vertical line, relatively superficial, in a threading fashion to spread it over the lines. Only 1 to 2 unit(s) should be injected in each lip quadrant. Pucker up and be well. Dr. P
A: Smoker's Lipstick bleed lines
Many women are discouraged when they first see "lipstick bleed lines", which are the lines which extend radially from the vermillion border of the lip onto the flesh colored lip. You can "map" these out by puckering up, such as you would do upon kissing, playing the... more
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