Would it make sense to get a Botox touch up this early? The other injected areas held. I don't want a stronger dose for fear of side effects. Would the Juvederm help the results last longer? What would be the best placement? My injector thought I had nice lips and shouldn't use too much. Any other suggestions? Thanks!
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When you are having Botox injected in the lower part of the face, the goal is to weaken the DAO muscle to alleviate downturning of the corners of the mouth. This is an advanced technique, and even in experienced hands, sometimes the Botox can affect a nearby muscle called the depressor labii ...
This can happen at times and is remediated by adding more Botox to the forehead to correct this area. In the future you will need a small amount of Botox in the forehead to combat this. Please consult an expert. Best, Dr. Green
Thank you for your question MSmileNYC. The NuFace device uses microcurrent technology to stimulate muscles in the face. There have not been studies testing the safety and efficacy of Botox while using the NuFACE device. For my patients, I recommend avoiding such devices for one week after a...