My nose droops down when I smile, which I don't like. However, I am concerned how this will affect my smile, in addition to my flute playing and whistling. Besides keeping my nose from bending down when I smile, how else will my smile change? Will it lengthen my upper lip? Will it make my smile less gummy or more gummy? etc. Also, will I still be able to whistle or play flute just as well as before, or will paralyzing this muscle affect these abilities? Thanks in advance!
Answer: Botox for drooping nasal tip It is very common for an overactive depressor septi muscle to cause a drooping nasal tip. Treatment with a small dose (almost never more than five units) of Botox can take care of this concern. When injected properly and using the right dilution, it is very unlikely for it to cause untoward side effects.
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Answer: Botox for drooping nasal tip It is very common for an overactive depressor septi muscle to cause a drooping nasal tip. Treatment with a small dose (almost never more than five units) of Botox can take care of this concern. When injected properly and using the right dilution, it is very unlikely for it to cause untoward side effects.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Neuromodulation Can Help, Seek an Expert Neurotoxins work great to help this specific bother, however given the history you are stating above I would be very cautious about anything that can interfere with function of the lips. Direct injection into the depressor septi with low concentration of toxin should have no effect on the lip elevators or the oribcularis which is used for pursing of the lips -- both necessary for flute plying. However, it is still a risk if the toxin spreads distant from the site of injection. I would suggest using Botox over Dysport for this specific reason. Please seek an expert dermatologist for this. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Neuromodulation Can Help, Seek an Expert Neurotoxins work great to help this specific bother, however given the history you are stating above I would be very cautious about anything that can interfere with function of the lips. Direct injection into the depressor septi with low concentration of toxin should have no effect on the lip elevators or the oribcularis which is used for pursing of the lips -- both necessary for flute plying. However, it is still a risk if the toxin spreads distant from the site of injection. I would suggest using Botox over Dysport for this specific reason. Please seek an expert dermatologist for this. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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February 23, 2014
Answer: Botox for depressor septi nasi muscle? Low doses of Botox (5 units) may be injected into the
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February 23, 2014
Answer: Botox for depressor septi nasi muscle? Low doses of Botox (5 units) may be injected into the
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Botox and depressor muscle Some doctors inject the depressor septi to help with nasal tip depression. Gummy smile issues can also be treated with Botox.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Botox and depressor muscle Some doctors inject the depressor septi to help with nasal tip depression. Gummy smile issues can also be treated with Botox.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Botox to help a drooping nose tip Botox can be used off-label to inject underneath the nose to help lift
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Botox to help a drooping nose tip Botox can be used off-label to inject underneath the nose to help lift
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