I’ve read about injecting Botox to cause muscle atrophy around the jaw lines hence making your face to appear slimmer or less square. How effective and safe is the procedure?
I do not perform Botox in this region. Best person to check with would be a plastic surgeon.
- Dr. Wright
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The corners of my mouth look turned down, like I’m frowning or unhappy, when I am not showing any expression. Can lip injections help turn the corners of my mouth up?
Both dermal fillers and Botox can flatten the corners of your lips and get rid of the down-turned mouth.
- Dr. Wright
How long should I wait to eat after Restylane lip injections? Could eating certain things affect my results?
There is no predetermined amount of time that you need to wait after lip injections. As long as you are not putting any pressure on the lips, you can eat right away. If you want to be more [...]
Can Botox be used to treat excessive sweating? Does Botox stop this?
Botox is very effective in treating excessive sweating. Botox is FDA approved for this treatment.
- Dr. Wright
Can Dysport be used in neurological applications? Or is Botox still the only product approved for use in neurological practices?
Dysport has similar applications as Botox, as does Xeomin. Dysport is FDA approved for cervical dystonia and for aesthetic use on frown lines.
- Dr. Wright
How can I avoid an overfilled look with Restylane? I want to have fuller lips but I don’t want that ‘duck bill’ look of overfilled lips. What is the best way to keep my results natural?
The most important thing is choosing the right provider. There is nothing that replaces experience and aesthetic judgment. Secondly, it [...]
How would I find out if an injectable filler has gluten in it? I have celiac disease and want to make sure the product is safe for me.
No. I have spoken to several representatives from different companies (Radiesse, Restylane, Juvederm) to verify that these do not contain gluten.
- Dr. Wright
I heard that I need to tell the specialist if I get cold sores before getting dermal filler injections in my lips. Why is this?
Any kind of trauma to the area where a cold sore has been present in the past can cause a current outbreak. If you have a history, there is a possibility [...]
Is it normal to feel some numbness in my lips after lip augmentation with Radiesse? Its been three days and I still feel a bit numb.
It is possible to feel some numbness in the lips after lip augmentation with dermal fillers. I personally do not like Radiesse as a lip filler because of its potential [...]
I had a dermal filler by a dermatologist (Restylane) and was very unhappy with the results. I saw no results and looked the same 3 weeks later as I did before the procedure. Maybe the doctor was not experienced, not sure. Please advise me on my options.
You present an excellent question and the answer can [...]
Could Radiesse move from one area to another after being injected?
Although it is possible for all fillers to migrate, it would be very unusual for a thick stimulatory filler like Radiesse to migrate.
Should I wait to have Restylane injections to my face if I plan on losing approx. 10 pounds?
The only effect that weight loss will have is possibly needing additional filler to restore volume lost. Many of my patients see weight loss first in their face. Existing filler will still give volume where it was injected, [...]
