Botox can be used around the mouth to diminish wrinkling and make that area look more youthful. Most people come in because their mouth and perioral area looks aged due to thinning lips and/or for women the appearance of vertical radial lines around the mouth. Some people call these lines smokers’ lines, but they can …
Botox can help with face slimming by injecting into the masseter muscle. Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin, that works by diminishing the contraction of muscles. The masseter muscle is located in front of your earlobe and contracts when you clench your jaw. If you place your fingers on the muscle and clench …
The answer to this is yes, absolutely yes. Let’s explain the anatomy. The corner of the mouth is acted upon by various muscles in much the same way that our biceps and triceps act on our elbow. Some of the muscles depress the corner of the mouth and some elevate the corner of the mouth. …
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Botox was first approved for cosmetic use nearly 20 years ago. At first, there was a certain stigma surrounding it — people assumed it was only for wealthy older women afraid of aging, and people joked about the “frozen” appearance of an overly-Botoxed face. These days, Botox use has become so widespread and popular that …