Fixing asymmetrical top lip with Botox? Please help

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As I went in for a consultation to fix my assymetrical lips with lip fillers I was told that my uneven lip could be fixed with 1 or 2 units of Botox. She claimed that because I sleep on my left side every night it has tighten that muscle on that side of the face and if I use Botox to relaxen that muscle, it will lift the lip back up making it symmetrical. Could this be possible as I've never heard this before and I'm worried I won't be able to move one side of my lips.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Botox can be applied to the upper lip to either improve lip projection or smooth the vertical lip creases.  I would recommend posting images of your current lips at rest as well as when smiling so definite recommendations can be given.  Best wishes.

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

Its very hard to answer the question without a picture. Its important to see the face in person to determine if its actually a lip asymmetry or the lower face asymmetry. If its just in the lip then fillers might be a better option and if its the lower face then it could be adjusted with botox.
Good luck.

Frank P. Albino, MD · Answer

Botox can have many uses to fix subtle facial asymmetries in addition to improving wrinkles.  I am not sure about having an asymmetry based on which side you sleep on; however, if one side of your lip is noticeably higher than the other Botox may help improve this. Its always a good idea to get a second opinion from another provider if you are uncertain about the benefits of what treatment is being proposed. 
Not everyone is a good candidate for this treatment so please see a Board Certified or Board Eligible Plastic Surgeon to evaluate if you may benefit. Good luck!
  
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare professional.  You should always seek the advice of your physician or healthcare professional for any questions you have about your own medical condition.

Manjula Jegasothy, MD · Answer

While we cannot comment on another physician's evaluation/recommendation without seeing you in-person as she did, we do often inject Botox® Cosmetic and/or filler to correct lip asymmetries.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Typically, I use a soft gel hyaluronic acid based filler to improve lip asymmetries. That being said, neuromodulators like Botox/Dysport could be used to improve lip projection and soften vertical lines in the appropriate patient.

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