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Get Creative with Botox

By Dawn Morris, MS, APN, FNP-C  ·  July 30, 2019

Botox Cosmetic has won the world over with consistent and predictable results in treating wrinkles of the face for nearly 20 years. Most commonly, Botox is used to temporarily improve frown lines between the eyebrows, crow's feet, and forehead wrinkles. But Botox can be used to treat so much more. Here is a run-down of the many other uses for Botox at Dandelion Medical Aesthetics.

Heavy Eyelids

Dermatochalasis is the medical word for heaviness to upper eyelids. Severe cases are likely best treated with surgery, however mild to moderate heaviness of the upper eyelids can be treated with strategic placement of Botox in the eyebrow and offers a subtle lift to the brow.

Bunny Lines

Those lines that creep up the sides of your nose when scrunching your face can be addressed with Botox. Strategic placement on both sides of the nose smooths these lines effectively.

Gummy Smile

A gummy smile is when the upper lip raises above the top of the teeth to reveal the gums when smiling. A small amount of Botox on either side of the lower nose can decrease how much the upper lip raises during a smile, decreasing or eliminating the appearance of a gummy smile.

Vertical Lip Lines

Also called "smoker's lines," vertical lip lines can develop even in non-smokers. Botox across the upper lip can decrease severity and prevent worsening of these lines. This treatment can also augment dermal filler treatment in the upper lip.

Lip Flip

One of the most requested Botox treatments at Dandelion Medical Aesthetics. Strategically injecting Botox into the lips causes them to roll out gently, creating fullness. This technique can be combined with dermal filler treatment for more profound lip fullness and a more dramatic pout.

Drooping Corners of the Mouth

Gravity isn't the only thing pulling your smile down. There is a muscle doing that. Treatment with Botox can lift the corners of the mouth to reveal a lifted smile. Treatment in this area also prevents the development of marionette lines and increases the longevity of dermal filler used to correct more advanced marionette lines.

Masseter Muscle (Jaw Slimming)

The masseter muscle is located over the back portion of the jaw. Treating the masseter with Botox protects the teeth of people who tend to grind their teeth and slims this portion of the face, creating a more streamlined jaw line.

"Orange Peel" Chin

Also called "golf ball" chin, this condition presents as a dimpled, puckered look. Botox in the chin can decrease this texture and reduce the size of a full or bulky chin, streamlining the front of the jaw line.

Platysmal Bands

These bands on the neck begin to appear with age in some people. Botox can limit their appearance. Dosing varies widely based on the number of bands and their severity.

Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

Botox in the underarm area can decrease and even eliminate underarm sweating. Dandelion offers adjusted pricing for hyperhidrosis treatment. Read the full post on Botox for excessive sweating.