A free trial of Botox came with my Natrelle implants. I was thinking of getting it put in my lips. I am young so I am not concerned about wrinkles yet. Is it ok to use in my lips or should I consider using the Botox for another purpose?
May 5, 2014
Answer: Botox For Lips Botox does not help increase the size or shape of the lips at all, if anything it can cause the muscles around the lips to decrease function and impact your ability to smile and chew. It is sometimes used for the upper lip lines, but at your age, there is little reason for this and the results are minimal compared to using filler -- something like juvederm, restylane or belotero. Seek a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience in treating aging around the lip. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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May 5, 2014
Answer: Botox For Lips Botox does not help increase the size or shape of the lips at all, if anything it can cause the muscles around the lips to decrease function and impact your ability to smile and chew. It is sometimes used for the upper lip lines, but at your age, there is little reason for this and the results are minimal compared to using filler -- something like juvederm, restylane or belotero. Seek a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience in treating aging around the lip. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: BOTOX Probably Not Wise for Lips BOTOX is used to weaken the muscles of the forehead and the area around the eyes (crow's feet). It is not a filler, so it is not used to directly make your lips bigger. Fillers such as hyaluronic acids are used to enlarge the lips. BOTOX can be used in the lip region judiciously in order to reduce lip wrinkling. Occasionally, the lip then appears slightly larger as well because of the weakness of the upper lip muscle after the treatment. It should not be used directly in the lip to enlarge the lip. Discuss this issue with your surgeon or another facial enhancement specialist. Best wishes!
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Answer: BOTOX Probably Not Wise for Lips BOTOX is used to weaken the muscles of the forehead and the area around the eyes (crow's feet). It is not a filler, so it is not used to directly make your lips bigger. Fillers such as hyaluronic acids are used to enlarge the lips. BOTOX can be used in the lip region judiciously in order to reduce lip wrinkling. Occasionally, the lip then appears slightly larger as well because of the weakness of the upper lip muscle after the treatment. It should not be used directly in the lip to enlarge the lip. Discuss this issue with your surgeon or another facial enhancement specialist. Best wishes!
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