Asked By:Fiona2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
I've had botox for 15 yrs but none for over a year, so the pics here are 100% botox free. This issue began about 2 years ago maybe? To me it looks like the orbicularis muscle is overpowering my lower lip. I see this sort of "bulge" below my lip all the time but when I smile it's more prominent, and it seems to push my lower lip up into almost non-existence. (I have permanent makeup on my lip outside the natural border (because of this) and it looks much worse when I don't!)
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At home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules) should be started now. There are many things you can do to treat under eye hollows and dark circles. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat will such as lower eyelid blepharoplasty...
It's difficult to say from pictures alone. At-home microneedling and Gua Sha can prove to be beneficial. See an expert to discuss your best options. Best, Dr. Emer
Hello, and thanks for your question. Although botox generally wears off in 4-6 months in most people, botox can last a longer or shorter time in some people. Botox is not known to change your facial dynamics permanently. Keep an eye on it and if you still aren't able to squint after another 6-12...
