Botox lips
In this article we will talk about lip botox – how the procedure goes, what professional cosmetologists say about it, how lips look before and after injections. And most importantly – does it hurt and how long does the effect last?

What is Lip Botox

What is Botox? It is a neurotoxin that blocks nerve endings. For their part, they do not affect the muscles, as a result of which they relax. That is why, after Botox injections, a smooth face – facial expressions are not involved at all.

It is important to know! Botox lips are different from hyaluronic acid injections. The first directly affects the muscles, the second fills the voids and moisturizes the skin. Many people confuse these substances. Botulinum toxin will not give the desired volume, but it will solve another important problem – it will “erase” mimic wrinkles around the lips.

Benefits of lip botox

Cons of lip botox

Can it be done at home

The Internet is replete with home shootings, where girls pierce their lips on their own. It would seem that she bought a syringe, and made a couple of injections. But everything is much more complicated, the lips have their own anatomy. Without knowing the nuances, you can administer the drug incorrectly – and get damaged skin, muscle distortion, and a deplorable appearance. Yes, society (especially the female half) is controversial about Botox. But this is not a reason to use it in artisanal conditions, just not to be recognized. It is much more pleasant to visit a professional salon and keep youth longer in comfortable conditions.

Service price

It all depends on the level of the clinic, the drug and its dosage. Volume is measured in units that are NOT EQUAL to 1 ml; it’s just a special term. The cosmetologist himself calculates how many units are needed to correct the forehead, bridge of the nose or lips. Popular brands are Botox (USA), Disport (France), Relatox (Our Country) and Xeomin (Germany), the cost varies from 100 to 450 rubles. But do not be deceived, 10-15 units are spent on the lips – and this is completely different money. Plus, do not forget about the additional correction.

Where is held

In private clinics and beauty salons; public institutions are still busy with medical procedures. Before agreeing to injections, take an interest in the education and experience of a beautician. Well, if it is presented on the professional medical portal “About Doctors”.

How is the lip botox procedure performed?

Prepare

Reviews of experts say that Botox is injected into the lips only according to indications. Therefore, a preliminary meeting is needed; on it, the client talks about the problem, the doctor takes an anamnesis and makes a conclusion. If a procedure is needed, tests are ordered. 2-3 days before the injections you need to stop:

Upon arrival at the clinic, a contract is signed, sometimes a photo is taken. Then the beautician asks you to actively smile / make a face / say a phrase – you need to understand which muscles are most involved. The skin is wiped with alcohol, markings for injections and anesthesia (cream with lidocaine) are applied. After a short wait, the drug is injected – by this time you feel only a slight tingling sensation. The beautician kneads the skin and leaves the patient for another 30-40 minutes; the doctor needs to observe the reaction of the body. If all is well, you can go home. The head must be kept upright for another 3-4 hours.

Recovery

The return to everyday life takes up to 2 weeks – the muscles “get used” to new sensations, the injection site stops hurting. In order not to spoil the effect, you should not bend over for 2-3 days after the procedure. The rest of the tips are standard for a couple of weeks:

Unlike hyaluronic acid, lip botox is invisible: before and after photos speak about it. But the internal effect is strong: the muscles begin to work in a new way, the skin becomes smooth, you begin to look younger.

Photos before and after

Doctor’s explanation: we unfolded the corners of the mouth, made the “oval of Nefertiti” – the lips became smoother, more harmonious. There is no talk of any increase in volume. Plus, the Mimic photo – everything became more symmetrical, it stopped pulling in different directions. Although facial expressions were preserved in general terms, otherwise the patient would not be able to talk.

Reviews of experts about Botox lips

Polina Grigorova-Rudykovskaya, cosmetologist:

I have a great attitude towards Botox lips, I will definitely tell you how it works. But there must be strict indications. If they are, then the procedure works amazingly, and the patients are very satisfied with it.

Popular questions and answers

Healthy Food Near Me thanks for the communication cosmetologist Polina Grigorov-Rudykovskaya. The girl agreed to talk about the procedure in a little more detail and told what difficulties you might encounter.

How is Botox different from hyaluronic acid? Describe the mechanism of action.

This is a fundamental difference. If the patient wants to increase the lips, then you need to enter a hyaluronic filler. It can be a dense gel for volume, it can be soft, just for moisturizing. What are the indications for the introduction of Botox? These are purse-string wrinkles, first of all. They are formed on the upper lip during dialogue, when we collect lips with a tube, when facial expressions are very active. In addition, botulinum therapy can be an auxiliary technique for the subsequent injection of the filler. We take a toxin, inject it into the orbicular muscle of the mouth, relax it. The mechanism of action is muscle relaxation. She does not spasm when talking, the patient does not purse his lips intensely.

Of the moments that I always voice to patients, some sounds may change slightly due to the upper lip. If the patient is an actress/speech therapist, work activities may suffer. We always discuss this moment, it is desirable to be on vacation for the first 2-3 weeks after the administration of the drug. If this is an ordinary patient who does not have such socially active work, then we calmly carry out the procedure. Usually administered from 4 to 10 units in the upper lip. She will unfold a little, a little literally, and the purse-string wrinkles will go away.

At what age can you start getting Botox on your lips?

There are medical instructions that are attached to each drug – they say that the introduction is possible from the age of 18. If we talk about real life, then in the case of active facial expressions, Botox is recommended at 25-30 years old. If a girl does not talk very actively, then only according to strict indications. In menopause, purse-string wrinkles appear brighter. Here the doctor must have a cumulative view; we look at the thickness of the skin. When the hall has formed, unfortunately, this procedure will not work. Botulinum therapy is always used before the appearance of creases.

Give advice on how to maintain the effect of the procedure for a long time.

Unfortunately, it is by no means possible to maintain the effect for a long time, because. the dose is very small. This is especially true for the upper lip – we cannot inject 20 units there at once – so I always guide patients for 3 months. If a girl is actively involved in sports, goes to the sauna or solarium, the period of action will be even shorter. But for those who have a problem, there is no other choice. Because other techniques (fillers / threads) in this area will not work. Muscle fibers will not relax, purse-string wrinkles will still occur.

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