My lips are much too thin and uneven for my liking and I've got a slight gummy smile. I've heard of fillers for plumping and Botox for gummy smile. Can these be done at the same time or close together? I'd like to have my smile settled by Oct. 11th I've included pictures of myself and a few different "goal smiles" that I love. And yes, I am looking to fix my hanging columella, which is a result of rhinoplasty in 2014.
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As a woman I totally understand the importance of well contoured lips and smooth skin!
As a dermatologist, I can tell you that different anatomy in each patient make me decide on whether I combine Botox (how much and exact placement) with deciding to add fillers to balance thin lips that pull up...
Thank you for your question jsearena. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expressions. A small amount of Botox (2-4 units per side) can be placed just to the side of the nostrils to address the gummy smile. The gummy smile is seen in some people who when...
When administered properly, Botox is a very conservative way to address decreasing the gummy show. Referring to your photos, I’d recommend injections not only in the LLSAN muscles, but also the Levator Labii Superioris, and Zygomaticus Minor, due to the appearance that your gummy s...
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