Teresa Camden, MD

As long as you are not breastfeeding, you can restart Botox (or any other neurotoxin such as Xeomin or Dysport) at any time after giving birth. If you are breastfeeding, you will need to wait until you're done breastfeeding. Best wishes!

Really, it's the injector's skill more than the type of filler used that causes less-than-ideal results, such as bumps. That said, softer fillers are typically less prone to bumps as they are more malleable (I like Juvederm Volbella for soft, natural results). If you notice bumps after your next treatment, wait a few days and gently massage the area to spread the filler more evenly. Keep in mind that some bumps and swelling are a normal part of the healing process. Best wishes to you! 

Absolutely - improving symmetry is a very common request, and one that is definitely achievable for you! I typically prefer firmer fillers for addressing asymmetry and defining the borders of the lips. You should see great results with a skilled injector. Best wishes!

I think you would be a great candidate for filler to address this. Both Restylane and Juvederm are popular options; I often choose Belotero as it is excellent in areas with thin skin, disperses evenly, and has not been associated with the Tyndall effect (which is a blueish discoloration that occurs when fillers are placed too close to the surface of the skin). I would also recommend adding a high-quality eye cream to your regimen, if you haven't already. Both SkinMedica and Neocutis make excellent products for this.

Thanks for your question. Based on your picture, I would recommend treating your undereye area with Belotero to reduce hollowness and diminish the appearance of your tear troughs, and adding volume/structure to your cheeks with Radiesse. 

Belotero is excellent in areas with thin skin, disperses evenly, and has not been associated with the Tyndall effect (which is a blueish discoloration that occurs when fillers are placed too close to the surface of the skin), so it is a great product for the undereye area. Both Restylane and Juvederm are popular options for this area, as well. I would also recommend adding a high-quality eye cream to your regimen, if you haven't already. Both SkinMedica and Neocutis make excellent products for this.


I would suggest using Radiesse to lift your cheeks and add volume there. Lifting the cheek will help to reduce the appearance of your marionette lines; these become more pronounced with aging due to loss of volume in the midface, which causes a droop. I would recommend lifting the cheek first with Radiesse and then treating remaining lines with minimal filler.

I do not think anything needs to be done to your lips - they are beautiful as they are! If the distance between your nose and your upper lip bothers you, I would consider a lip lift if you are open to surgical interventions.