What are my options to minimize the appearance of folds below my nostrils? (photos)

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. In rare cases, toxin injections can affect lymphatic function around the eye. The lymphatic system in...

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...

Usually every injectable related procedure involving your face procedure involving creates some kind of swealling. Since you already had a surgical removal of a Chalazion (lid area), we usually advise our patients to wait at least three months to have injectables.

It's unlikely that getting a COVID booster shot three days after receiving Botox injections would cause the development of antibodies to Botox. Botox is a protein that is injected into the muscles, and it works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, causing them to relax. It does not interact...

Thank you for your question and photo. Since the dimple you’re referring to only appears with muscle movements, Botox may be a great option for reducing its appearance by reducing the associated muscle movement. Dermal fillers are also recommended for treating marionette lines, so you may b...