I want to reduce the look of my prominent Cupids Bow. I don't necessarily want it gone all together, but it's so intense I fear it almost gives the appearance of a turtles lip. I feel if my Cupids Bow was lessened, my lips would look fuller and I'd be so much less self-conscious about my lips. I don't want actual surgery. I was hoping my injecting Botox into the upper lip, it might do the job. Am I right on this? If not what can be done?
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Malignant hyperthermia is triggered in patients by
inhalational anesthetic agents and the muscle relaxant succinylcholine,
although other drugs have been implicated. There are no anesthetic agents in
Botox. Halothane is an inhalational general anesthetic. Botox administration
should not be an...
Botox can be wonderful to correct facial wrinkles. At times Botox may be placed too low and cause the eyebrows to appear too heavy or droop. The heaviness of your eyebrows should resolve in a few weeks and will have no permanent side effects.
Being 20 year old is a great time to start thinking about preventing facial wrinkles. Botox in small amounts can help you prevent future wrinkles. Good skin care, retinols, and sunscreen will all help as well. Please consult a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience wi...
