My bottom lip protrudes out too much to where it looks like I'm pouting. I believe my mentalis muscle must have to do with this. Is there any other muscle that would contribute to a protruding bottom lip & could that muscle be treated with Botox?
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November 26, 2009
Answer: Botox works for pouty lips, but be careful
At home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules) should be started now. There are many things you can do to treat under eye hollows and dark circles. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat will such as lower eyelid blepharoplasty...
Allergan recommends mixing 2.5 cc of saline per 100 units of Botox.
There is a wide range of what doctors use--anywhere from 1 to 4 cc per 100 units. I think what is more important in achieving the results you desire is
Skill of injector--who is injecting you?
Make sure using real Botox
Make...
Overactive depressor muscles can pull down the corners of your mouth. But they also allow you to speak and smile normally. Careful use of botulinum toxin (botox cosmetic, xeomin, dysport) can relax those muscles without completely paralyzing them. The effect is temporary but just as a cas...