Hi! I recently noticed I'm doing this - flexing/contracting muscles around my nose - when speaking (attaching the photo). I didn't realise it before I saw it on a video someone took when I was talking. Can botox help with this and what muscle needs to get injected? Thank you!
September 5, 2023
Answer: Botox use question A very small amount of Botox can definitely be used in this area, but you have to remember that there is a risk of you developing a slightly crooked smile afterwards. For those reasons it is not always worth using Botox to treat an area of the face where an individual is not too happy with their expression. I hope this helps you. Good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.
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September 5, 2023
Answer: Botox use question A very small amount of Botox can definitely be used in this area, but you have to remember that there is a risk of you developing a slightly crooked smile afterwards. For those reasons it is not always worth using Botox to treat an area of the face where an individual is not too happy with their expression. I hope this helps you. Good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.
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September 5, 2023
Answer: Facial anatomy and botulinum toxin In the area circled, there are muscles of the upper lip and cheek called the levator labii superioris muscles. They follow a vertical direction. Botulinum toxin is not usually used for these muscles because it would paralyze the upper lip which would result in a look similar to a stroke. The skin looks tight and dry in the area circled which may be contributing to the horizontal look in that area. Using a moisturizer and massage three times a day could help. If you are using an exfoliant, retinol, or something similar, it will be important to scale it back. As for botulinum toxin of the nose, it is sometimes used in the nasalis muscle which is on the sidewall of the nose to address "bunny lines".
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September 5, 2023
Answer: Facial anatomy and botulinum toxin In the area circled, there are muscles of the upper lip and cheek called the levator labii superioris muscles. They follow a vertical direction. Botulinum toxin is not usually used for these muscles because it would paralyze the upper lip which would result in a look similar to a stroke. The skin looks tight and dry in the area circled which may be contributing to the horizontal look in that area. Using a moisturizer and massage three times a day could help. If you are using an exfoliant, retinol, or something similar, it will be important to scale it back. As for botulinum toxin of the nose, it is sometimes used in the nasalis muscle which is on the sidewall of the nose to address "bunny lines".
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