I have a shallow cleft in my chin that extends from my bottom lip to nearly the end of my chin. It didn't become visually apparent until puberty, and has become more noticeable as I've aged. Now at 35, I notice that I've developed wrinkles in the cleft. I've never seen one like mine. It nearly disappears when I smile, and is most apparent when my face is at rest. 1) why did this show up when I was 15? 2) Is this as uncommon as I presume? 3) could Botox eliminate it?
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Your description sounds like something that a thin filler could help with, but truthfully a photo would help a great deal. Could you send some front profile and side profile images for us to review.
Hi there! A couple different modalities might be helpful in your case: 1. Neuromodulator (like Botox or Dysport) to relax the chin muscle and slightly elongate the chin and the horizontal crease. 2. Dermal filler to improve symmetry and smooth out the jawline on the sides of your chin. 3. BBL...
Some filler results are seen immediately, but final results are seen after 14 days. Bruising and swelling may occur but typically will resolve within 5-7 days. Avoiding alcohol, Vitamin E, fish oil, and ibuprofen, and aspirin before your treatment may minimize the occurrence of these side...
