I have very prominent ptosis when smiling and talking. I was told dermal fillers aren't necessary as the issue isn't there when relaxed. Is Botox the only nonsurgical method or would fillers in fact define the chin better to stop the issue? I do not feel that relaxing the muscle would help to decrease the point and only help with the dimples and smoothing out.
October 20, 2020
Answer: Tiny dose of neurotoxin Excellent question. As you have astutely observed, the "ptosis" only occurs when you are talking or smiling - meaning when you activate your facial muscles. At rest, you do not notice a problem. Fillers are great to correct volume deficiencies, but neurotoxins such as Botox or Dysport are the way to go for dynamic issues like the one you point out. I would recommend a tiny dose of Botox (2-4 units max) to help. There is some evidence to suggest that doing this will lengthen the chin a bit - but with a small dose of Botox, the weakening effect is less, and will likely give you the result you're looking for. The good news is, if you don't like it, it'll wear off in a few months.
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October 20, 2020
Answer: Tiny dose of neurotoxin Excellent question. As you have astutely observed, the "ptosis" only occurs when you are talking or smiling - meaning when you activate your facial muscles. At rest, you do not notice a problem. Fillers are great to correct volume deficiencies, but neurotoxins such as Botox or Dysport are the way to go for dynamic issues like the one you point out. I would recommend a tiny dose of Botox (2-4 units max) to help. There is some evidence to suggest that doing this will lengthen the chin a bit - but with a small dose of Botox, the weakening effect is less, and will likely give you the result you're looking for. The good news is, if you don't like it, it'll wear off in a few months.
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October 19, 2020
Answer: Botox I certainly would try Botox first. If that wasn’t enough then if it is soft tissue there is a procedure to remove excess soft tissue fullness (aka-witches chin ).
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October 19, 2020
Answer: Botox I certainly would try Botox first. If that wasn’t enough then if it is soft tissue there is a procedure to remove excess soft tissue fullness (aka-witches chin ).
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