I have been getting Botox injections to fix a gummy smile and I have noticed that I have developed a horizontal crease above my upper lip whenever I smile. This wasn't there prior to me getting the Botox. My doctor injected botox in 3 areas under my nose to get the line to relax but it doesn't seem to be working. Do I have any other options? I also have a vertical crease in my chin when I smile. It extends from the corners of my mouth down to my chin. Can anything be done about this?
Answer: Horizontal crease above my lips and vertical crease on my chin when I smile. What can I do to fix it? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. This appearance can result with Botox placement into the upper lip and is best treated by either avoiding botox injections into the upper lip, or placing them more along the outer corners of the nose. Fillers can be placed now to try and improve upon this current crease appearance. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Horizontal crease above my lips and vertical crease on my chin when I smile. What can I do to fix it? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. This appearance can result with Botox placement into the upper lip and is best treated by either avoiding botox injections into the upper lip, or placing them more along the outer corners of the nose. Fillers can be placed now to try and improve upon this current crease appearance. Hope this helps.
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November 19, 2016
Answer: Creases? Thanks for this question. The relaxation of the muscles there are likely contributing to the formation of the creases. Perhaps, next time lowering the dose might prevent this. At this point, you can consider filling the creases with a fine HA filler like Restylane Silk. Speak with your injector, Best. Dr. ALDO
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November 19, 2016
Answer: Creases? Thanks for this question. The relaxation of the muscles there are likely contributing to the formation of the creases. Perhaps, next time lowering the dose might prevent this. At this point, you can consider filling the creases with a fine HA filler like Restylane Silk. Speak with your injector, Best. Dr. ALDO
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Answer: I do not think Botox has caused the wrinkles. Thank you for your question. I do not think Botox has caused the wrinkles. I recommend waiting 3-4 for the Botox to wear off to see if the wrinkles improve. If the wrinkles do not improve after the Botox wear off, then I recommend having them filled with a filler such as Volbella. You can also have them treated with Volbella now if you do not want to wait. Best of Luck!
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Answer: I do not think Botox has caused the wrinkles. Thank you for your question. I do not think Botox has caused the wrinkles. I recommend waiting 3-4 for the Botox to wear off to see if the wrinkles improve. If the wrinkles do not improve after the Botox wear off, then I recommend having them filled with a filler such as Volbella. You can also have them treated with Volbella now if you do not want to wait. Best of Luck!
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Horizontal Crease in Upper Lip after Botox Thank you for your question. I do not think Botox has caused the wrinkles. I recommend waiting 3-4 weeks for the Botox to wear off to see if the wrinkles improve. If the wrinkles do not improve after the Botox wears off, then I recommend having them filled with a filler such as Volbella. You can also have them treated with Volbella now if you do not want to wait. Best of Luck!
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Horizontal Crease in Upper Lip after Botox Thank you for your question. I do not think Botox has caused the wrinkles. I recommend waiting 3-4 weeks for the Botox to wear off to see if the wrinkles improve. If the wrinkles do not improve after the Botox wears off, then I recommend having them filled with a filler such as Volbella. You can also have them treated with Volbella now if you do not want to wait. Best of Luck!
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August 3, 2022
Answer: Location, Location, Location The gummy smile is more common than you realize. Injecting the oval-shaped muscle that circumscribes the mouth, in the portion that lays above the upper lip, is only successful in mild cases of the gummy smile. There is an important muscle that runs on each side of the nose called the Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi that often needs to be addressed. I give you this complicated name so that you may address this with your injector with specifics. I hope this helps.
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August 3, 2022
Answer: Location, Location, Location The gummy smile is more common than you realize. Injecting the oval-shaped muscle that circumscribes the mouth, in the portion that lays above the upper lip, is only successful in mild cases of the gummy smile. There is an important muscle that runs on each side of the nose called the Levator Labii Superioris Alaeque Nasi that often needs to be addressed. I give you this complicated name so that you may address this with your injector with specifics. I hope this helps.
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