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Does Botox Work for Lips and How Long Does It Last?

asked 10 months ago by Maggie in Chatham in Chatham, ON
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Does Botox Work for Lips and How Long Does It Last?

24 answers to Does Botox Work for Lips and How Long Does It Last?

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Botox for Mouth Wrinkles & Lines

Many of our female patients are fans of this technique inasmuch as the outcomes are subtle, the dosing is cost-effective, and there only a few viable options for treating this very strong muscle. Most will find benefit in combination treatments of Botox/Dysport, dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, and good skin care. The only downside with this treatment is a short duration being that the strong muscle action degrades the product much quicker than other areas. Most will report a... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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Botox can be great for subtle lip enhancement

Botox, if done properly , will soften the vertical lip lines as well as evert the upper lip slightly to give it a fuller appearance that is very natural. It takes some getting used to as the pucker function of the lip is weakened, but most patients really like it. It does not last more than a few months typically, because such a small amount of product is used. The good news is that this means it is also quite affordable. In our office it runs about 100 dollars more
Jacqueline Calkin, MD

Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox for lips

It depends upon what you mean by "work for lips". If your goal is to shape and augment your lips than fillers, such as hyaluronic acid, are what you are looking for. It you want to soften the lines on the upper lip or cause an uplifitng of far corners of the lip than yes Botox can help. But you should know that Botox has to be used in very low doses on the lips in order not to induce a distortion of their shape, which means the effects are subtle... more
Ted Brezel, MD

Long Island Dermatologist
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Botox works for wrinkles above the lips

Hello there. Botox can be helpful for the wrinkles above the lips. If you pucker your lips or sip through a straw and don't like the lines that you see accentuated when you make these motions, botox can help to "soften" these lines. Please note that there are some adverse effects with the use of botox in this area, so you should talk to your doctor about these risks.
Tomi L. Wall, MD

Oakland Dermatologist
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Yes BOTOX can be used on the lips.

However, lip filler is generally a much better treatment option. The BOTOX for fine lip lines does also weaken the muscle that purses the lips so this can sometimes lead to too much weakness. It makes it look like you have had a stroke because the mouth does not move properly. Treatment effect last 2-4 months depending on dose.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox for lips

Depending on what condition of the lips you want, Botox may be of assistance in providing an appearance you desire. It will only last about three, maybe four months around the mouth at the most. As an off-label procedure, botox can be injected carefully and with only 1 to 2 units per site on the skin-colored upper and lower lip to help smoothen the vertical creases into which lipstick "bleeds". There may be a flattening of the lip and issues such as not being able... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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BOTOX does not work to make the lips more plump

BOTOX does not work to make the lips more plump, but to reduce fine lines around the lips and, in selected patients, to slightly lift the middle portion of the lip. This is done by relaxing the muscles around the lips. It does not create fuller lips and this use of BOTOX is off-label. You definitely need to go to someone who has had experience injecting BOTOX around the mouth, and be aware that it will not make your lips fuller. To make the lips fuller, I recommend ... more
Joseph A. Eviatar, MD

Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Botox is not generally for lips

If you want fuller lips then you want a filler such as Juvederm. Botox can be used to help reduce wrinkles above the lips, but there are other more proven methods for this area - such as laser treatments and other dermal fillers.
Mitchel Goldman, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox for lips

To improve the fullness of lips, the best treatment is a filler such as Juvederm or Restylane. If you're mainly interested in the furrows or lines around the mouth called "smoker's lines" (most common in smokers, & women in general), then Botox is a nice option which will help though not completely eliminate the lines for about 3-4 months. The cost would be in the $100 range.
Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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Botox for lip lines

I find that Botox works very well for the lips, specifically the uppers, to soften lines. Sometimes however, if the lines are very well defined or have been there for a long time, volume is needed instead of, or in addition to the Botox. I usually start VERY conservatively, so as not to interfere with function- smiling, eating and speaking are more important. Because of this, I find that the results last usually less than the typical 3-4 months that we see on other parts of... more
Christopher R. Hove, MD

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox works to soften wrinkles around the mouth

Yes, botox can soften wrinkles around the mouth. Usually relatively small quantity is needed and the results can last for several months.
Anatoli Freiman, MD

Toronto Dermatologist
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Botox can treat the fine lines above the lips

As you may know, Botox relaxes the muscle it is injected into. The small fine lines above your lips can be helped with Botox. However, it would not augment your lips. You may want to consider using fillers exclusively or in combination if you are seeking a full lip (rather than your same size lips with a reduction in the fine lines around them). When you are ready to undergo any esthetic procedure, it is best to have a consultation with a board certified cosmetic doctor or dermatologist... more
Steven Bernstein, MD

Montreal Dermatologist
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Treatment of unwanted lip lines

Botox is used to relax muscles, not add volume. In some cases lip lines caused by muscle action ("puckering") can be improved by treatment with botulinum toxins such as Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin. These products also can produce eversion of the lips. With injection of higher doses, difficulty smiling or "puckering" can result. Injectable fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane may be used to improve the appearance of lines caused by volume loss in... more
Brian Biesman, MD

Nashville Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.drbiesman.com

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Botox work great for lip pucker lines.

Botox work great for lip pucker lines. It works even better if it is combined with a filler such as Restylane or Juvederm.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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Using Botox for Lips

Juvederm is my first choice for treating lips. Botox in extremely small doses, when carefully used, can help to enhance and prolong the effects of Juvederm. Fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane are the best options for correcting an aging lip. They are used to replace lost volume, define the vermilion borders and create a more youthful curl, elevate and lift the corners of the mouth, and correct vertical wrinkle lines. They can restore the natural contour of the upper and lower lip and... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Botox on the lips

Botox can be used in small doses to help with upper lip lines. If this does not improve them as well as you would like, sometimes I add filler on a follow-up visit as well to the lines to improve the contour.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Does Botox work on lip lines

Yes, Botox does work to soften lines of the lips and I have done this for over 15 years. It last about 3-4 months.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, it works best preventing lip lines

Botox will decrease any muscle movement, including the obicularis oris, which allows the pursing action that contributes to lip lines. Depending on how deep the lip lines are, the Botox may or may not completely alleviate them, but when used long term the lines will gradually diminish. Remember to avoid straws, whistling, drinking from water bottles - so as to minimize the use of the obicularis oris muscle. The first time the lips are injected with Botox you may not be able... more
Laura Skellchock, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Does Botox work for lips?

It does, by relaxing the muscle that causes the contractions that produce the lines. A few units placed in the right location will minimize the line and help any fillers placed to last longer. For most people, Botox or Dysport in this area should last about 3 months
Kenneth Beer, MD

Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachcosmetic.com

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Botox or Dysport help improve lip wrinkles

Botox and Dysport can be used to treat lip wrinkles (sometimes called lipstick lines or smoker's lines). It is not an FDA approved use; however, it has been used safely for many years. The main complication is overdoing it and causing weakness of the facial muscles decreasing your ability to smile or causing asymmetry of the smile. t w Botox or Dysport will NOT give you fuller, bigger lips. To achieve this goal, fillers (e.g., Restylane, Juvederm, etc) or implants are... more
P. Daniel Ward, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox to Lips

If your question is for lip lines then YES Botox can improve on the lines of the lip. The amount of botox has to be very small one to two units per line. Will last 3-4 months.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for lips

Botox in careful small amounts will help dynamic lines. You need to be careful so as not to weaken the lip muscle so much so there is a loss of function. Sometimes you may see a TV news or talk show host whose lips don't move when they speak and you can guess what they've had done. Botox will not augment lips or eliminate fixed lines and some filler needs to be considered.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for the lips

Yes it is true that Botox works for the lips. This is off label but can help with certain lines on the upper lip. It typically lasts for 3.5- 4months.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.palmbeachdermasurgery.com

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Botox San Diego

If you want larger lips, the answer is NO, Botox does not "work.". The only application for Botox around the lips are hyper dynamic creases, and injection must be precise and conservative to avoid inducing a palsy that will interfere with your ability to function. If it is larger lips you are after, the best first step is a Hyaluronic acid filler such as Juvederm or Restylane.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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