My upper lip has deep wrinkles. I've never smoked and it's so unattractive. Generally I get Botox for 11 lines and filler as needed but Botox is not working at all on the upper lip.
Answer: Botox For Dynamic (motion-related) Wrinkles; Filler For Static (At-Rest) Wrinkles Repeated, daily motion of the muscles around the mouth with time eventually can lead to deep vertical creases around the mouth--much like a crease line forms in a blank sheet of paper after it is formed. And just as simply stopping the folding of the paper will not erase the crease previously created by folding, Botox, which works on quieting muscular movement, will simply slow the process, but generally has little effect of creases that are now present at rest. To effectively treat deeper "bar code" lines around the mouth, BOTH Botox to diminish the relentless muscular creasing (the dynamic component) AND filler to treat the creases that have already been created (the static component) are generally required. So, it would seem that filler would be the next step. Just be sure to consult with an experienced, board certified dermatologist. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Botox For Dynamic (motion-related) Wrinkles; Filler For Static (At-Rest) Wrinkles Repeated, daily motion of the muscles around the mouth with time eventually can lead to deep vertical creases around the mouth--much like a crease line forms in a blank sheet of paper after it is formed. And just as simply stopping the folding of the paper will not erase the crease previously created by folding, Botox, which works on quieting muscular movement, will simply slow the process, but generally has little effect of creases that are now present at rest. To effectively treat deeper "bar code" lines around the mouth, BOTH Botox to diminish the relentless muscular creasing (the dynamic component) AND filler to treat the creases that have already been created (the static component) are generally required. So, it would seem that filler would be the next step. Just be sure to consult with an experienced, board certified dermatologist. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Peri Oral lines Hello chi910, thank you for your question! These upper lip wrinkles are so common and can be extremely stubborn. Using botox or another neuromodulator to restrict the movement causing the lines is an important first step, but if the lines are deep there will be more pieces to the puzzle.
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Answer: Peri Oral lines Hello chi910, thank you for your question! These upper lip wrinkles are so common and can be extremely stubborn. Using botox or another neuromodulator to restrict the movement causing the lines is an important first step, but if the lines are deep there will be more pieces to the puzzle.
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October 20, 2022
Answer: Improving Deep Wrinkles -- Botox/Xeomin/Dysport/Jeuveau, fillers, fat, RF treatments, Ultherapy, Renuvion, lasers, Sculptra A combination approach would give the most improvement. Deep wrinkles and smile lines can be improved with a combination of Botox and/or fillers for the lines themselves and to build anatomical support with Sculptra for collagen building. Ultherapy is a great skin tightening device, but works best in combination with other treatments like J Plasma, RF treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP, salt facials, Cosmelan for skin tightening and improve skin tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 20, 2022
Answer: Improving Deep Wrinkles -- Botox/Xeomin/Dysport/Jeuveau, fillers, fat, RF treatments, Ultherapy, Renuvion, lasers, Sculptra A combination approach would give the most improvement. Deep wrinkles and smile lines can be improved with a combination of Botox and/or fillers for the lines themselves and to build anatomical support with Sculptra for collagen building. Ultherapy is a great skin tightening device, but works best in combination with other treatments like J Plasma, RF treatments, lasers, microneedling/PRP, salt facials, Cosmelan for skin tightening and improve skin tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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August 15, 2022
Answer: Perioral lines: Know all your treatment options Thank you for posting your question. Dermal fillers may be a great solution for lip lines and wrinkles that can also be used in combination with Botox for more dramatic results. Volbella is a Juvederm filler that adds volume and smooths out lines and wrinkles around the lips caused by aging, smoking, or sun damage. Laser resurfacing or RF microneedling are also options for treating this area. It is always best to seek an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon that can provide detailed guidance and treatment options customized for your needs.
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August 15, 2022
Answer: Perioral lines: Know all your treatment options Thank you for posting your question. Dermal fillers may be a great solution for lip lines and wrinkles that can also be used in combination with Botox for more dramatic results. Volbella is a Juvederm filler that adds volume and smooths out lines and wrinkles around the lips caused by aging, smoking, or sun damage. Laser resurfacing or RF microneedling are also options for treating this area. It is always best to seek an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon that can provide detailed guidance and treatment options customized for your needs.
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July 1, 2022
Answer: Botox Fine lines in the perioral area are a very common concern for a lot of patients. Some of these lines are indentations in the skin which can be addressed with fillers. I’d recommend switching up from botox to dysport with a combination of fine fillers to soften up those lines. Nonetheless, I would recommend you to complete multiple in office consultations with board certified facial plastic surgeons to discuss your ideal outcome. This way, they can assess your face in person and determine the best treatment for you. Best of luck! Kian Karimi MD, FACS
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July 1, 2022
Answer: Botox Fine lines in the perioral area are a very common concern for a lot of patients. Some of these lines are indentations in the skin which can be addressed with fillers. I’d recommend switching up from botox to dysport with a combination of fine fillers to soften up those lines. Nonetheless, I would recommend you to complete multiple in office consultations with board certified facial plastic surgeons to discuss your ideal outcome. This way, they can assess your face in person and determine the best treatment for you. Best of luck! Kian Karimi MD, FACS
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June 30, 2022
Answer: Upper lip lines Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case it would be good to try a small amount of filler here. This can help soften the upper lip lines and add support to this region. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes
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June 30, 2022
Answer: Upper lip lines Hello and thank you for your question. It is always best to see you face to face for a consult and examination however in this case it would be good to try a small amount of filler here. This can help soften the upper lip lines and add support to this region. I hope that helps answer your question. Always seek an experienced and qualified medical professional for these treatments. Very best wishes
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