My nose points down very far when I smile, it looks like a totally different nose. It also slightly dips down when I talk. Will Botox help this and make a noticeable difference? Would a filler to add a lift to my tip also help in my nose staying put when smiling? I’m hoping that my only hope isn’t just rhinoplasty. I’m looking to try non permanent solutions first Thanks
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Botox can help restore symmetry to an otherwise asymmetric face. Although, the issue is often a hyperactive muscle and in your particular case it sounds like the depressor anguli oris muscle. Targeting this muscle with Botox can deactivate the muscle and help give you the look that you want.
Thank you for your great question. Certain neuromuscular diseases, such as Myasthenia Gravis, for example, prohibit patients from receiving Botox treatments. It is recommended to speak with your physicians prior to starting any treatments such as Botox and subsequently after clearance be...
You can ask hundreds of surgeons, and you will probably get that many different answers. I see no time restriction on Botox, but would wait 6 weeks for intense facials and microneedling. My laser protocol is fairly aggressive, so I typically wait 3 months to allow proper healing. It is be...