Can Botox Raise the Nose Tip?

When people smile a muscle in the upper lip, called the depressor nasii septi, to pull down the the tip of the nose. In some individuals this can be quite pronounced. By injecting botulinum toxin into this muscle, the muscle is weakened causing the nose to remain up when smiling.

Thank you for your question. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to go over your desired results. Facial fillers like Voluma, Restylane, and Juvederm along with Botox can be used to improve the symmetry of the nose and lift the tip; however, it won't make the nose appear smaller. Surgery would be needed to improve the nostrils or overall shape. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

I am not aware of any nonsurgical methods to reliably raise or rotate the position of the nasal tip. Botox to the depressor septi muscles may not lead to a desirable result. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

In select patients, Botox can be used to raise the tip of the nose slightly. This is most effective for dynamic muscle action that occurs with smiling and causes the tip to come down further. Filler injections can be used to shape the tip of the nose so that it appears to elevate. These changes with injectable treatments are temporary. Permanent nasal changes require surgery.
Be sure to see an expert rhinoplasty specialist who also performs non-surgical nose jobs to discuss the options.
All the best,

Hi there many thanks for your question! Personally I use a small injection of hyaluronic acid based dermal filler to elevate the tip of the nose to around 130 degrees (the perfect angle aesthetically) with great result. Botox is used to relax muscles so really does not have a place here in helping elevate the tip. Hope this helps and good luck! Best wishes, Dr Rupert

If, and only if, your nasal tip drops/plunges when you smile - then botox can be used to treat the muscle that causes this dynamic change.

If your nasal tip is always low, regardless of your facial expression or at rest...then Botox will not help.  Traditional surgery would be required.

 

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