Can You Botox Lips to Get a Plumper Lip?

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, when appropriately injected, can correct a gummy smile by relaxing the upper lip, but it will  not enhance lip volume or size. In order to plump the lips, you would need either hyaluronic-acid based fillers or a fat transplantation (if you wanted a permanent result). When injected with precision, we can create a subtle, natural look – far from the dreaded duck-lip appearance.  

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.