Botox treatment for downturned corner of mouth and light marionette lines. 3 different "modest" attempts, but I'm assuming by now over 3 units on the stronger side. I see no result; I can still make the exact same frown, and no change in appearance. Is there a point/danger of getting a 4th touchup or should I just insist on the filler I originally wanted and asked for? so far paid 3k, which included Sculputra in the cheeks, and I'm yet to see ANY results from all the money I've spent.
Answer: Botox in the DOA's Botox injection to the DOA muscles is best performed in a subtle fashion. A heavy hand with Botox in the perioral region will lead to a 3-4 month problem which is best avoided. Perhaps a filler to the marionette lines/ oral commissures will provide more benefit and higher satisfaction. Sculptra in the cheeks is a separate issue, which requires time, patience, and multiple injection sessions.
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Answer: Botox in the DOA's Botox injection to the DOA muscles is best performed in a subtle fashion. A heavy hand with Botox in the perioral region will lead to a 3-4 month problem which is best avoided. Perhaps a filler to the marionette lines/ oral commissures will provide more benefit and higher satisfaction. Sculptra in the cheeks is a separate issue, which requires time, patience, and multiple injection sessions.
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January 26, 2015
Answer: Botox Treatment for Downturned Smile Sorry to hear about your lack of results with Botox and Sculptra. If you have had 3 attempts without any results, then I would not attempt anymore as you are putting yourself at risk for complications. I would go ahead with filler to the area. It should help, and results are immediate.
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January 26, 2015
Answer: Botox Treatment for Downturned Smile Sorry to hear about your lack of results with Botox and Sculptra. If you have had 3 attempts without any results, then I would not attempt anymore as you are putting yourself at risk for complications. I would go ahead with filler to the area. It should help, and results are immediate.
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Injectible filler is great for the marionette lines. Hello NYCbee,If you haven't gotten the results you need from DAO Botox alone, it may be helpful to add a little injectible filler into the marionette's lines to add volume into this area. As far as being able to make a frown goes, there are more muscles than the DAO that contribute to frowning. The problem is that trying to add Botox to all these muscles would cause oral incompetence which is functionally and socially disruptive. I think filler is the safest option.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Injectible filler is great for the marionette lines. Hello NYCbee,If you haven't gotten the results you need from DAO Botox alone, it may be helpful to add a little injectible filler into the marionette's lines to add volume into this area. As far as being able to make a frown goes, there are more muscles than the DAO that contribute to frowning. The problem is that trying to add Botox to all these muscles would cause oral incompetence which is functionally and socially disruptive. I think filler is the safest option.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Careful with botox around the mouth I just want to issue some caution with injections of botox around the mouth. Botox can take 72 hours to kick in. Even when injecting the DAOs, this can distort the normal movement and smile of the mouth. You may look a little different. My recommendation for marionette lines is filler.Best of luck.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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January 25, 2015
Answer: Careful with botox around the mouth I just want to issue some caution with injections of botox around the mouth. Botox can take 72 hours to kick in. Even when injecting the DAOs, this can distort the normal movement and smile of the mouth. You may look a little different. My recommendation for marionette lines is filler.Best of luck.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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Answer: 3 treatments of Botox to DAO and still not responding There are many ways to look at the
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Answer: 3 treatments of Botox to DAO and still not responding There are many ways to look at the
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