Nose widens when smiling. Can Botox help with this? (photos)

December 30, 2019
Asked By:JBridge in Los Angeles, CA

I am East Asian and when I smile my nose widens. I don't think rhinoplasty/an alar reduction would help as I only have an issue with my nose when I smile. I heard that Botox can treat this as it can paralyse the muscle that causes the nose to widen when smiling. Which muscle(s) would be targeted? I have seen the depressor nasalis muscle mentioned for the problem of a droopy/depressed tip but what about a widening nose? Would it affect my smile/the functioning of the nose? Thanks for your help!

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December 31, 2019

Answer: Microdroplets Of Botox Can Help Diminish Nasal Wing Widening With Smiling

December 31, 2019

Answer: Microdroplets Of Botox Can Help Diminish Nasal Wing Widening With Smiling

January 3, 2020

Answer: Nose widening

January 3, 2020

Answer: Nose widening

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