Does Botox in the nasolabial folds cause changes in your smile or the shape of the mouth even slightly when smiling?

I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion (J Plasma), thread lifting, and peels to get the most conservative, natural look. I suggest seeing a facial sculpting expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

Hello, Thanks for your question.If botox is applied to the nasolabial area, the muscles of the laughing group may be affected. In this case, there may be an asymmetry between the bilateral muscles, both in motion (ie while laughing) and at rest (ie, without moving at all). This is normal. For this reason, the botox of this area is used very carefully and only applied when it is absolutely necessary.You need to have a detailed examination and face analyse to get customised treatment plan, be sure that your surgeon is professional board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best Regards,

Hello, thank you for your question. Yes Botox can change your smile, the only time Botox would be injected into the nasolabial folds is to treat a gummy smile.

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes Botox into the smile lines can certainly impact your smile. Hope this helps.

Hi hollyp2020,

Botox shouldn’t be injected in the NLF, if it were yes it would definitely affect the mouth.
Perhaps you mean filler? Fillers restore volume and can help correct the depth of the fold.
Botox is a toxin that paralyses muscle.

NLF filler can be done very tastefully and shouldn’t affect your smile or shape of your mouth.

Thanks,
ACM.

In our practice, we are most likely to utilize a dermal filler or threads for nasolabial folds. Dermal filler can help give an appearance of volume in areas where volume has been lost, and threads can help give a lifted and toned apprearance. Botox can be used (as an off label indication) to relax muscles around the mouth, which can change the motion of the mouth and/ or lips to some degree. This would most likely be an expected outcome of the Botox based on your desired outcome. I would reach out to your practitioner for questions or concerns relative to their office protocols and your specific concerns. Thank you for your question.

In our practice we do not place Botox directly into the nasolabial fold area. For our patients who are looking to change the shape of their mouth by bringing the corners of the mouth up, we inject Botox into a muscle called the DAOs in the lower face. If patients desire improvement in the appearance of a gummy smile, there is an injection site near the side of each nostril that helps the lip not pull up as much with smiling. Of course, every patient's individual anatomy is unique and it is best to be seen by a trained Registered Nurse in a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon's office prior to treatment. Good luck!

Yes, Botox injected near the mouth can alter your smile. It is essential that you select an experienced injector for your treatment and discuss your concerns. Your injector will advise you of the proper product as well as potential side effects.

Hello and thank you for your question! Smile lines are best treated with filler. Typically we use juvederm vollure in laugh lines. This filler will last up to 9-10 months, Vollure is a soft filler that can give the area a little lift without ;looking over done. Botox can change your smile if injected in the area. Hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes Botox in the nasolabial folds can cause changes to your smile. Best wishes.
Dr. T