Can Botox be used for the orbicularis oris muscle? That particular muscle is too built up on my face and gives me a masculine appeal. I attached a photo of a woman who's muscle around her top lip is built up similarly to mine. It's the part circled in red.
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This might have happened rarely, in the past, when very high doses were used. Speak to your physician to consider doing very small doses your first treatment. You don’t have to treat the whole area, and if you have your physician perform a smaller treatment, you might be happy with the...
Botox is great for the neck platysmal bands, no matter what your age. Keep in mind, however, that the results are not as good as a formal necklift. Try the botox and see if you like the results. They'll last for about 3 months, but a necklift can last 10 years! Check out some before and after...
The risk of interaction between Duac and Botox is relatively low. Caution is advised if you are using Botox in high doses like in Cerebral Palsy patients with muscle contractures etc. If you are getting the Botox in small doses for aesthetic purposes, then it is pretty safe.
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