Can Botox raise the nose tip?

Botox can treat a plunging nasal tip when patients animate. The injection is placed in the uppr lip  and it can be very painful.  But, it will not raise the tip when they are not smiling.  The poor tip projection will remain. This can only be treated by surgery.    

Botox is specifically used to minimize dynamic rhytids of the forehead, lateral canthus, glabella, perioral region, and chin.  There is abundant clinical evidence to support its continued use in these aesthetically important areas of the face. The use of Botox to alter the structure of the nasal tip has... more

To Sam_75, There are a few people whose nasal tip is pulled down by a muscle. This can be helped with Botox. But unfortunately these days everything is overly promoted. Most people with a downward tip of the nose need sculpturing of the cartilage. This is done through an internal rhinoplasty .

Sam, Yes it is possible for Botox to raise the nip of the nose. The mechanism is by paralyzing the depressor muscle which pulls down on the nose. However, this may not be effective for all people. It all depends on the anatomy of your nose. You should see out a doctor with extensive experience in Botox... more