Hello! I've had these folds below my nostrils when I smile for all of my life. I recently tried botox to address them, but it didn't work. I was injected right at the folds, and since that is usually done to address gummy smile I was given a lip flip as well so that my smile wouldn't droop too much. My lips are fuller but there was no change to the folds. Could plastic surgery or some other treatment help? Is there any term for these folds?
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Hello and thank you for your question! First and foremost, we suggest a detailed, in-person evaluation by an experienced aesthetic provider to assess what may be causing this puffiness for you.
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Neuromodulators (such as Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau) and soft tissue fillers like Belotero can improve the appearance of the forehead by reducing lines, wrinkles and folds. Deeper lines and wrinkles need a combination approach with Botox, fillers, lasers, and microneedling/PRP. I...
Neurotoxin (or neuromodulator like botox) injections target the muscle to weaken or paralyze the muscle. It is FDA approved for injections on the face to weaken or paralyze the muscles of the face that make wrinkles. Injections of toxins elsewhere on the body can be used "off-label" - meaning...
