I was wondering whether it is possible to use botox to change the shape of the nasal labial fold lines so that the smile widens. I have quite a small smile for a wide face and so was wondering if this is possible.
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Yes, you can reduce the masseter muscle without Botox. The masseter muscle is used in eating and clenching and talking. If you do less of these then the muscle will reduce. You may want to try dental splints, relaxation and stress technique so you don't clench, eat softer food, no chewing gums...
Most likely the lidocaine would not effect the efficacy of the medicine, however it won't make your injection any more comfortable. The mild discomfort associated with a Botox injection is due to the needle and the tiny amount of medicine that comes out. The injection is over and...
Botox will help relax the muscle movement to help soften fine lines/wrinkles. It sounds like your treatment is in full effect if the muscles are fully paralyzed. I don't ever recommend any of my patients to apply a filler to the glabellar area, this can create a blockage or clot to the blood...