When I press down above my lip, more of my 'dry' lip is visible & i would love this to be permanent. Ive had juviderm b4 but this gave me a trout pout, the thinness stuck out more, it didnt roll up more of my dry lip. Recently an injections nurse put a small amount of Dysport (15units) into the area but the effect was minimal & didnt last long. Want to know if botox/dysport is the best way to correct my hidden top dry lip or if theres another procedure thats better? Id love this fixed ASAP. Thnx
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Answer: Lip Flattening When Smiling
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Botox, if injected, too close to the eye, right above the eyebrow in line with the pupil, can affect the position of the upper eyelid by weakening the levator muscle. If you also had some Botox injected into the lower eyelid, that might have made your lid loose and pull away from the eye making...
Botox can be used, costs less than a filler but can affect how you smile and how your mouth closes - depending on your sensitivity to Botox.Fillers are more predictable, cost more. Most people prefer fillers, because they can be dissolved if the look is wrong - for Botox, you have to wait it out...
Botox injections have been reported to have some rare systemic side effects, but usually not in cosmetic dosages. I would immediately contact your treating physician and consult a neurologist to evaluate your symptoms. Please let me know what happens.