Hi there! I do not like how my nose looks when I smile. For some reason it goes down and touches my lip. What can I do about this without altering my nose or smile?
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Thank you for your question and photo. Botox is an ideal solution for treating the overactive muscle that is causing the line you’re referring to. Lines, wrinkles, and creases can be the result of repetitive muscle movements that can deepen over time. Botox injections can target the muscle c...
Treatment for chin dimpling ("pebble chin" or "orange peel") is Botox injected into the mentalis muscle. This typically gives great improvement to the appearance of the chin. Results take about 1 to 2 weeks. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic der...
Hello, I am sorry to hear about your distressing symptoms. I personally have not heard of those symptoms being reported after Botox injection. At the low doses used for cosmetic indication, Botox should only have a local effect on the facial muscles and should wear off in 3-4 months. I encourage...
