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!
2 photos
Answers (6)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Hello and thank you for your question! Unfortunately even though non-surgical nosejobs are popular, they are ALMOST ALWAYS done on patients who are poor candidates for it, and who would have much better results with a proper surgical rhinoplasty. For your nose, with the prominent nasal bridge,...
We have to be very carefull with steroid injections, They have to be very small in dose, other wise they melt the tissue excessivly making cavities on the nose.
We have performed many rhinoplasty surgeries on those who have had previous temporary gel fillers, and we have found this not to be a hindrance for the surgeon. Additionally, a temporary gel filler could be dissolved if you needed to have it removed. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr....
