Is Botox ok for lip plumping? I want fuller lips and I've heard the most about Botox.

Be cautious when a provider is suggesting a non-FDA approved use of a medication. Botox is not approved for improving the look or shape of the lips. Botox can be used to change the balance in the orbicularis oris muscle (one of the muscles that helps you pucker) and this can create a slightly improved fullness. This however comes at some risk to more dramatic muscle paralysis and typically Botox would not be the first choice and certainly will only produce minimal results before it reaches a level where it will cause problems. That being said other dermal fillers aren't FDA approved for this either (Juvederm, Restylane) however the mechanics of this application at least makes some sense (provide a space occupying substance to improve the fullness of the lips). Be sure to discuss your concerns with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your question!No, Botox should not be used to plump lips as it is not a filler. Botox paralyses muscles.I would highly recommend getting a formal evaluation with and treatment from a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and expert in facial sculpting. Technique is the key to a successful lip augmentation with fillers, so you'll want to see someone meticulous. An experienced physician will be able to determine which filler, how much filler, and which technique will give you the subtle result you're looking for. See an expert.Best, Dr. Emer

Thanks for your question! Injecting Botox in the lip will not plump it. Botox can be used to treat a gummy smile, among other things, but you'll need filler injected, by a certified practitioner, to get a fuller lip. We wish you the best!

Plumper lips will not be achieved with Botox. Botox is primarily used to relax the muscles and reduce the wrinkles around the mouth. In order to create volume and fullness for your lips, I would recommend getting fillers. Fillers like Juvederm or Restylane are the best at plumping the lip.

Botox is a wrinkle relaxer and can be used to enhance the perioral region by softening lines created by dynamic muscle movement. Botox is not a filler and thus is not used to add volume to the lips themselves. A hyaluronic acid filler is the best way to directly address volume deficit to the lip and can be used in conjunction with botox to soften perioral lines.

A few units of Botox can be placed very carefully along the upper lip. It causes the edge of the vermilion border to ever so slightly turn up, creating the appearance of increased fullness. If you want the body of the lip itself to be fuller, your option would be filler, or a lip implant. I hope this helps.

Botox is a medication which relaxes muscles. You can use Botox around the mouth and in the lip muscle but it only helps with gummy smiles and lip lines. It doesn't help the lip become fuller.To make the lip fuller or plumper, you want to use fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm.

The short answer is no. Botox works by paralyzing muscles that cause the appearance of fine lines with facial expression. It is not used to volumize or increase fullness in the lips. If your are looking to enhance the fullness of the lips, a hyaluronic acid filler such as Juvederm or Restylane is more appropriate. Botox can be used to soften the vertical fine lines that develop around the lips "smokers lines" or the ones that become apparent when you drink from a straw. When used for this purpose - it should be used in very limited aliquots as too high of a dosage can cause inability to close the mouth.

Botox works well in many different areas on the face. Unfortunately, the tissues around the lips and mouth typically respond better to fillers rather than Botox. While Botox can help decrease or eliminate lines around the mouth, it will most likely also cause functional problems with the lips that are not desired. There are a few very specific areas around the mouth that can be improved with Botox, but making the lips appear more plump or full is not one of them. There are numerous fillers that work well around the mouth and can add volume and/or definition to the lips with fewer potential side effects. All the best,

A small amount of botox will relax the muscle that encircles the mouth, which results in a subtle increase in "lip show." A fair percentage of patients who have this procedure do not like the feeling of not being able to have as fine movement control of their lips. A more effective way to get plumper lips is to have an injection with hyaluronic acid. This will last about a year and will not affect your ability to purse your lips.