Can botox be used to drop an upturned nasal tip?

Question

If so, which muscle would be injected? Thank you

Waylon Zeng, MD · Answer

Hi! Thank you for your question. You are wondering if you can use botulinum toxin (aka BOTOX) to drop an upturned nasal tip. Unfortunately, the nose is not turned up due to a muscle but rather due to the internal structure of the cartilage. If you are desiring a less-rotated or upturned nose, then your best noninvasive bet would be filler. If your nose turns downwards when smiling, BOTOX can be used to correct that. This does not work for the other way though. Only surgery can permanently correct an upturned nasal tip.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hi,

Yes, Botox can be used in some cases to slightly lower an upturned nasal tip, but the effect is subtle and temporary. The main muscle targeted is the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, this muscle elevates the tip of the nose when you smile. By relaxing it with Botox, the nasal tip can drop just a little, creating a softer, more balanced appearance.

Keep in mind that the results are modest, typically last 3–4 months, and multiple treatments are often needed to maintain the effect. It’s not a replacement for surgical correction if a significant change is desired.

This approach works best for minor adjustments rather than major structural changes.

Bardot Beauty Boutique · Answer

By injecting small doses of neuromodulators into the depressor septi muscle, you can possibly prevent the tip from dropping. The upturn of the tip of the nose is more structural, and would require things like surgery to correct.

Can botox be used to drop an upturned nasal tip?

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