Can Botox or Lip Lowering surgery treat lip incompetence?

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Hi, I have lip incompetence kind of like Napoleon Dynamite and I'm very self conscious about it. So I did some research about lip lowering surgery and it seems as though that can fix my lip incompetence. Also, I was wondering if botox can help lower my upper lip as well? I've had botox injections before to correct my gummy smile but only a small dose, will a bigger dose help lower my upper lip?

Andrew P. Trussler, MD · Answer

If Botox helped with your gummy smile then a definitive lip lowering procedure could be a very effective and long lasting solution. The procedure is performed through a small incision inside the mouth and the muscles that raise the central upper lip are disrupted. Very limited time and recovery with deliverable results. Botox could be injected into the chin which could help with lower lip tethering and incompetence.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

aleyzailazaro.   Photographs or physical exam would help, but true lip incompetence is usually secondary to overly developed lips which are too large for the muscles of the lip to control, causing incompetence. By far, the best option for treatment is lip reduction surgery. It can be done in the office, under local anesthesia, and takes about one hour. I do not believe that Botox will correct this problem, and could make it worse. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic . Best of luck.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Using Botox in the lips will only create more incompetence of your mouth as it will weaken the orbicularis Oris muscle. Good luck for New York City

Ramtin Massoudi, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi DearBotox  is working as a muscle relaxing and is not good option for lip incompetence because it cause more incompetence in lips.Thanks for your good question.Dr Ramtin Massoudi.

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Botox helps, but more is not better.
Good news as we age the upper region between the nose and upper lip naturally lengthens.
Kristine Brecht, MD
Seattle, Wa

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