I always hear about Botox being used in the forehead region and near the chin and jaw. I have never heard of Botox being used in the middle region of the face. Are there any muscles in this region that can be targeted as a means of prevention or lifting?
Answer: Can Botox be used to lift the cheeks and middle of the face? Hello, thank you for your question. Botox is most often injected into the upper part of the face. Most commonly, it is used to perform a modest "chemical brow lift" or to treat unwanted wrinkles caused by repetitive movement including frown lines, forehead lines, bunny lines, and crow's feet. In the lower face, Botox is used to treat certain dimples and depressions on the chin, to minimize the appearance of vertical lines and wrinkles around the mouth, and to elevate a down turned corner-of-the-mouth. In the neck, Botox is typically used to reduce prominent platysma bands (neck cords).
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Answer: Can Botox be used to lift the cheeks and middle of the face? Hello, thank you for your question. Botox is most often injected into the upper part of the face. Most commonly, it is used to perform a modest "chemical brow lift" or to treat unwanted wrinkles caused by repetitive movement including frown lines, forehead lines, bunny lines, and crow's feet. In the lower face, Botox is used to treat certain dimples and depressions on the chin, to minimize the appearance of vertical lines and wrinkles around the mouth, and to elevate a down turned corner-of-the-mouth. In the neck, Botox is typically used to reduce prominent platysma bands (neck cords).
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February 5, 2020
Answer: Providing Lift and Cheek Contouring-- Fillers (Radiesse, Voluma, Bellafill), Sculptra, implants, fat, Renuvion, RF Thank you for your question, Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can provide skin tightening and lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 5, 2020
Answer: Providing Lift and Cheek Contouring-- Fillers (Radiesse, Voluma, Bellafill), Sculptra, implants, fat, Renuvion, RF Thank you for your question, Volume and contouring of the cheeks can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra. Implants or fat are alternatives. Botox and radiofrequency can help slim and contour the jawline. Liposuction can help slim the face. Ultherapy, J Plasma and rf treatments can provide skin tightening and lift. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 13, 2020
Answer: Can Botox be used to lift the cheeks and middle of the face? Botox is not the right product to lift the mid face/cheek area. However fillers do a very nice job of using volume to lift and contour the face. Other treatments such as Silhouette InstLift are also options. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn more.
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January 13, 2020
Answer: Can Botox be used to lift the cheeks and middle of the face? Botox is not the right product to lift the mid face/cheek area. However fillers do a very nice job of using volume to lift and contour the face. Other treatments such as Silhouette InstLift are also options. See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to learn more.
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January 10, 2020
Answer: Can Botox be used to lift the cheeks and middle of the face? Thank you for sharing your question. Botox does not provide lift to the cheeks and placement within the middle of the face may lead to weakening or paralysis of the muscles responsible for key facial animation and lip motion. Hope this helps.
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January 10, 2020
Answer: Can Botox be used to lift the cheeks and middle of the face? Thank you for sharing your question. Botox does not provide lift to the cheeks and placement within the middle of the face may lead to weakening or paralysis of the muscles responsible for key facial animation and lip motion. Hope this helps.
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January 10, 2020
Answer: Botox for the Midface Dear Trustworthy7460,Botox can be used all over the face and body when done by an experienced, qualified injector who understands the anatomy. That being said, the middle of the face is usually not a targeted area. Why? Because the Botox can diffuse to the muscles which control smiling. Inactivating these muscles will inadvertently produce an asymmetrical smile. The best interventions for the mid face are filler, fat grafting, and surgery.Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
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January 10, 2020
Answer: Botox for the Midface Dear Trustworthy7460,Botox can be used all over the face and body when done by an experienced, qualified injector who understands the anatomy. That being said, the middle of the face is usually not a targeted area. Why? Because the Botox can diffuse to the muscles which control smiling. Inactivating these muscles will inadvertently produce an asymmetrical smile. The best interventions for the mid face are filler, fat grafting, and surgery.Hope this helps,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.
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