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The horizontal line seen with smiling can be a natural part of a smile. Some patients after rhinoplasty will see this line occur and it typically disappears at month 3. For patients concerned about this line, botox can be used to soften the line. Fillers can also be used to help this area.
Probably injecting it with a filler will give you a great result could be done with Restylane or by doing fat-grafting.
Some people develop a transverse lip line with smiling. This possibly can be softened with botox but it may affect movement of the upper lip.
Dear writer, the horizontal line below the nose, on the upper lip, may be improved with Botox and Belotero combination. The Botox is injected in extremely low amount right below the nose and on its corners, on the uppermost part of the nasolabial fold. The hyaluronic acid filler, Belotero, will also help diminish the appearance of this line.
Victoria first have your doctor inject Botox about 1-2 units on either side of the base of your nostril. This will decrease the elevation of your upper lip and hence reduce the formation of the horizontal line. It will also have the added benefit of reducing the amount of gingiva when you smile. The most aesthetically pleasing smiles are the ones that the upper lip lies at or about 1-2 mm above the gingival margin. Next would to either do a laser or a filler to treat the static aspect the line. Good luck Dr M
Drinking wine the night before your Botox treatment may increase your chances of bruising from treatment. It will not affect your over treatment results. Before treatment in order to minimize bruising it is best to avoid alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs, and Vitamin E supplements.
Yes, a dermatologist is a great choice when you are looking to have treatment with Botox. I would recommend choosing a board certified physician who has a great deal of experience, as this will help you obtain the best possible result. I hope this helps, and best of luck to you.
Botox results will be shown within 7-10 days. We usually recommend scheduling your second Botox treatment to your masseter muscle in 3 months, and then after that you can usually push treatments out to about 4 months. But it really depends on the strength of your muscle. "This answer has...